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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,484.87, 14,229.54 and 3,244.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,484.87, 14,229.54 and 3,244.95 is: 4,868.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,484.87 : 14,229.54 = 3,244.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,484.87/14,229.54 = 3,244.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,484.87x = 14,229.54 × 3,244.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,484.87x = 46,174,145.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,174,145.82/9,484.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,868.19

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