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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,800.94, 14,703.06 and 3,229.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,800.94, 14,703.06 and 3,229.02 is: 4,844.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,800.94 : 14,703.06 = 3,229.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,800.94/14,703.06 = 3,229.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,800.94x = 14,703.06 × 3,229.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,800.94x = 47,476,474.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,476,474.80/9,800.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,844.07

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