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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,801.12, 14,698.56 and 3,226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,801.12, 14,698.56 and 3,226.08 is: 4,838.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,801.12 : 14,698.56 = 3,226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,801.12/14,698.56 = 3,226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,801.12x = 14,698.56 × 3,226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,801.12x = 47,418,730.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,418,730.44/9,801.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,838.09

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