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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.32, 13,870.74 and 3,324.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.32, 13,870.74 and 3,324.28 is: 4,985.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.32 : 13,870.74 = 3,324.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.32/13,870.74 = 3,324.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.32x = 13,870.74 × 3,324.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.32x = 46,110,223.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,110,223.57/9,248.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,985.79

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