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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,395.44, 14,094.76 and 3,238

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,395.44, 14,094.76 and 3,238 is: 4,857.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,395.44 : 14,094.76 = 3,238 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,395.44/14,094.76 = 3,238/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,395.44x = 14,094.76 × 3,238
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,395.44x = 45,638,832.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,638,832.88/9,395.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,857.55

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