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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,799.52, 14,701.48 and 3,225.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,799.52, 14,701.48 and 3,225.47 is: 4,838.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,799.52 : 14,701.48 = 3,225.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,799.52/14,701.48 = 3,225.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,799.52x = 14,701.48 × 3,225.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,799.52x = 47,419,101.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,419,101.12/9,799.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,838.92

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