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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,802.96, 14,698.90 and 3,227.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,802.96, 14,698.90 and 3,227.38 is: 4,839.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,802.96 : 14,698.90 = 3,227.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,802.96/14,698.90 = 3,227.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,802.96x = 14,698.90 × 3,227.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,802.96x = 47,438,935.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,438,935.88/9,802.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,839.25

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