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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,483.78, 14,226.48 and 3,243.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,483.78, 14,226.48 and 3,243.54 is: 4,865.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,483.78 : 14,226.48 = 3,243.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,483.78/14,226.48 = 3,243.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,483.78x = 14,226.48 × 3,243.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,483.78x = 46,144,156.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,144,156.94/9,483.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.59

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