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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,802.92, 14,704.99 and 3,229.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,802.92, 14,704.99 and 3,229.17 is: 4,843.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,802.92 : 14,704.99 = 3,229.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,802.92/14,704.99 = 3,229.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,802.92x = 14,704.99 × 3,229.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,802.92x = 47,484,867.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,484,867.51/9,802.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,843.95

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