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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,797.44, 14,697.98 and 3,223.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,797.44, 14,697.98 and 3,223.88 is: 4,836.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,797.44 : 14,697.98 = 3,223.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,797.44/14,697.98 = 3,223.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,797.44x = 14,697.98 × 3,223.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,797.44x = 47,384,523.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,384,523.76/9,797.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,836.42

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