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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,480.33, 14,222.17 and 3,238.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,480.33, 14,222.17 and 3,238.88 is: 4,858.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,480.33 : 14,222.17 = 3,238.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,480.33/14,222.17 = 3,238.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,480.33x = 14,222.17 × 3,238.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,480.33x = 46,063,901.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,063,901.97/9,480.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.89

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