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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,484.90, 14,223.40 and 3,243.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,484.90, 14,223.40 and 3,243.65 is: 4,864.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,484.90 : 14,223.40 = 3,243.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,484.90/14,223.40 = 3,243.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,484.90x = 14,223.40 × 3,243.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,484.90x = 46,135,652.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,135,652.18/9,484.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,864.12

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