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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,403.88, 14,112.29 and 3,247.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,403.88, 14,112.29 and 3,247.88 is: 4,874.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,403.88 : 14,112.29 = 3,247.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,403.88/14,112.29 = 3,247.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,403.88x = 14,112.29 × 3,247.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,403.88x = 45,834,962.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,834,962.00/9,403.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,874.05

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