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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,482.96, 14,223.16 and 3,242.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,482.96, 14,223.16 and 3,242.96 is: 4,864.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,482.96 : 14,223.16 = 3,242.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,482.96/14,223.16 = 3,242.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,482.96x = 14,223.16 × 3,242.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,482.96x = 46,125,138.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,125,138.95/9,482.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,864.00

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