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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,249.89, 13,874.45 and 3,326.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,249.89, 13,874.45 and 3,326.96 is: 4,990.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,249.89 : 13,874.45 = 3,326.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,249.89/13,874.45 = 3,326.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,249.89x = 13,874.45 × 3,326.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,249.89x = 46,159,654.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,159,654.16/9,249.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,990.29

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