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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,797.60, 14,697.36 and 3,221.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,797.60, 14,697.36 and 3,221.12 is: 4,832.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,797.60 : 14,697.36 = 3,221.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,797.60/14,697.36 = 3,221.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,797.60x = 14,697.36 × 3,221.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,797.60x = 47,341,960.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,341,960.24/9,797.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,832.00

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