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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.32, 14,196.48 and 3,306.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.32, 14,196.48 and 3,306.88 is: 4,960.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.32 : 14,196.48 = 3,306.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.32/14,196.48 = 3,306.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.32x = 14,196.48 × 3,306.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.32x = 46,946,055.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,946,055.78/9,464.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,960.32

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