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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,799.25, 14,700.38 and 3,223.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,799.25, 14,700.38 and 3,223.89 is: 4,836.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,799.25 : 14,700.38 = 3,223.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,799.25/14,700.38 = 3,223.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,799.25x = 14,700.38 × 3,223.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,799.25x = 47,392,391.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,392,391.96/9,799.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,836.33

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