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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,800.79, 14,702.40 and 3,229.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,800.79, 14,702.40 and 3,229.26 is: 4,844.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,800.79 : 14,702.40 = 3,229.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,800.79/14,702.40 = 3,229.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,800.79x = 14,702.40 × 3,229.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,800.79x = 47,477,872.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,477,872.22/9,800.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,844.29

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