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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,800.70, 14,699.55 and 3,226.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,800.70, 14,699.55 and 3,226.90 is: 4,839.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,800.70 : 14,699.55 = 3,226.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,800.70/14,699.55 = 3,226.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,800.70x = 14,699.55 × 3,226.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,800.70x = 47,433,977.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,433,977.90/9,800.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,839.86

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