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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,797.57, 14,696.30 and 3,223.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,797.57, 14,696.30 and 3,223.76 is: 4,835.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,797.57 : 14,696.30 = 3,223.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,797.57/14,696.30 = 3,223.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,797.57x = 14,696.30 × 3,223.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,797.57x = 47,377,254.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,377,254.49/9,797.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,835.62

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