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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,801.40, 14,703.86 and 3,229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,801.40, 14,703.86 and 3,229.40 is: 4,844.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,801.40 : 14,703.86 = 3,229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,801.40/14,703.86 = 3,229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,801.40x = 14,703.86 × 3,229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,801.40x = 47,484,645.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,484,645.48/9,801.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,844.68

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