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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,801.51, 14,703.27 and 3,227.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,801.51, 14,703.27 and 3,227.70 is: 4,841.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,801.51 : 14,703.27 = 3,227.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,801.51/14,703.27 = 3,227.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,801.51x = 14,703.27 × 3,227.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,801.51x = 47,457,723.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,457,723.06/9,801.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,841.88

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