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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,482, 14,229.48 and 3,326

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,482, 14,229.48 and 3,326 is: 4,991.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,482 : 14,229.48 = 3,326 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,482/14,229.48 = 3,326/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,482x = 14,229.48 × 3,326
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,482x = 47,327,250.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,327,250.48/9,482
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.27

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