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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,454, 14,187.48 and 3,298

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,454, 14,187.48 and 3,298 is: 4,949.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,454 : 14,187.48 = 3,298 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,454/14,187.48 = 3,298/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,454x = 14,187.48 × 3,298
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,454x = 46,790,309.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,790,309.04/9,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,949.26

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