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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,799.79, 14,698.01 and 3,226.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,799.79, 14,698.01 and 3,226.01 is: 4,838.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,799.79 : 14,698.01 = 3,226.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,799.79/14,698.01 = 3,226.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,799.79x = 14,698.01 × 3,226.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,799.79x = 47,415,861.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,415,861.82/9,799.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,838.46

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