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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,799.41, 14,697.96 and 3,223.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,799.41, 14,697.96 and 3,223.97 is: 4,835.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,799.41 : 14,697.96 = 3,223.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,799.41/14,697.96 = 3,223.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,799.41x = 14,697.96 × 3,223.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,799.41x = 47,385,751.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,385,751.64/9,799.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,835.57

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