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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,402.88, 14,104.32 and 3,246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,402.88, 14,104.32 and 3,246.88 is: 4,870.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,402.88 : 14,104.32 = 3,246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,402.88/14,104.32 = 3,246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,402.88x = 14,104.32 × 3,246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,402.88x = 45,795,034.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,795,034.52/9,402.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,870.32

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