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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,248.58, 13,873.55 and 3,326.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,248.58, 13,873.55 and 3,326.67 is: 4,990.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,248.58 : 13,873.55 = 3,326.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,248.58/13,873.55 = 3,326.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,248.58x = 13,873.55 × 3,326.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,248.58x = 46,152,705.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,152,705.95/9,248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,990.25

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