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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,801.20, 14,703.93 and 3,227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,801.20, 14,703.93 and 3,227.18 is: 4,841.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,801.20 : 14,703.93 = 3,227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,801.20/14,703.93 = 3,227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,801.20x = 14,703.93 × 3,227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,801.20x = 47,452,155.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,452,155.30/9,801.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,841.46

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