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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,484.84, 14,229.18 and 3,329.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,484.84, 14,229.18 and 3,329.32 is: 4,994.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,484.84 : 14,229.18 = 3,329.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,484.84/14,229.18 = 3,329.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,484.84x = 14,229.18 × 3,329.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,484.84x = 47,373,493.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,373,493.56/9,484.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,994.65

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