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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,800.54, 14,697.66 and 3,225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,800.54, 14,697.66 and 3,225.20 is: 4,836.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,800.54 : 14,697.66 = 3,225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,800.54/14,697.66 = 3,225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,800.54x = 14,697.66 × 3,225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,800.54x = 47,402,893.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,402,893.03/9,800.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,836.76

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