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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,797.61, 14,690.31 and 3,222.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,797.61, 14,690.31 and 3,222.03 is: 4,831.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,797.61 : 14,690.31 = 3,222.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,797.61/14,690.31 = 3,222.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,797.61x = 14,690.31 × 3,222.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,797.61x = 47,332,619.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,332,619.53/9,797.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,831.04

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