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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,799.89, 14,700.87 and 3,226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,799.89, 14,700.87 and 3,226.08 is: 4,839.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,799.89 : 14,700.87 = 3,226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,799.89/14,700.87 = 3,226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,799.89x = 14,700.87 × 3,226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,799.89x = 47,426,182.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,426,182.69/9,799.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,839.46

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