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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,799.58, 14,703.02 and 3,225.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,799.58, 14,703.02 and 3,225.83 is: 4,839.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,799.58 : 14,703.02 = 3,225.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,799.58/14,703.02 = 3,225.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,799.58x = 14,703.02 × 3,225.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,799.58x = 47,429,365.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,429,365.46/9,799.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,839.94

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