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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,801.21, 14,696.28 and 3,225.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,801.21, 14,696.28 and 3,225.63 is: 4,836.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,801.21 : 14,696.28 = 3,225.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,801.21/14,696.28 = 3,225.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,801.21x = 14,696.28 × 3,225.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,801.21x = 47,404,761.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,404,761.66/9,801.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,836.62

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