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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,801, 14,694.82 and 3,226.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,801, 14,694.82 and 3,226.23 is: 4,837.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,801 : 14,694.82 = 3,226.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,801/14,694.82 = 3,226.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,801x = 14,694.82 × 3,226.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,801x = 47,408,861.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,408,861.06/9,801
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,837.15

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