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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,798.69, 14,699.72 and 3,226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,798.69, 14,699.72 and 3,226.74 is: 4,840.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,798.69 : 14,699.72 = 3,226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,798.69/14,699.72 = 3,226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,798.69x = 14,699.72 × 3,226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,798.69x = 47,432,158.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,432,158.38/9,798.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.66

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