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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,484.37, 14,226.54 and 3,244.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,484.37, 14,226.54 and 3,244.44 is: 4,866.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,484.37 : 14,226.54 = 3,244.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,484.37/14,226.54 = 3,244.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,484.37x = 14,226.54 × 3,244.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,484.37x = 46,157,155.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,157,155.44/9,484.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.65

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