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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,245.56, 13,868.96 and 3,321.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,245.56, 13,868.96 and 3,321.84 is: 4,982.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,245.56 : 13,868.96 = 3,321.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,245.56/13,868.96 = 3,321.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,245.56x = 13,868.96 × 3,321.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,245.56x = 46,070,466.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,070,466.09/9,245.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,982.98

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