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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,800.63, 14,702.76 and 3,227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,800.63, 14,702.76 and 3,227.07 is: 4,841.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,800.63 : 14,702.76 = 3,227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,800.63/14,702.76 = 3,227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,800.63x = 14,702.76 × 3,227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,800.63x = 47,446,835.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,446,835.71/9,800.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,841.20

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