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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,482.96, 14,224.44 and 3,325.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,482.96, 14,224.44 and 3,325.52 is: 4,988.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,482.96 : 14,224.44 = 3,325.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,482.96/14,224.44 = 3,325.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,482.96x = 14,224.44 × 3,325.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,482.96x = 47,303,659.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,303,659.71/9,482.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,988.28

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