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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,803.40, 14,705.10 and 3,229.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,803.40, 14,705.10 and 3,229.80 is: 4,844.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,803.40 : 14,705.10 = 3,229.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,803.40/14,705.10 = 3,229.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,803.40x = 14,705.10 × 3,229.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,803.40x = 47,494,531.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,494,531.98/9,803.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,844.70

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