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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,802.44, 14,705.48 and 3,228.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,802.44, 14,705.48 and 3,228.90 is: 4,843.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,802.44 : 14,705.48 = 3,228.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,802.44/14,705.48 = 3,228.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,802.44x = 14,705.48 × 3,228.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,802.44x = 47,482,524.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,482,524.37/9,802.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,843.95

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