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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,484.96, 14,226.12 and 3,244.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,484.96, 14,226.12 and 3,244.96 is: 4,866.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,484.96 : 14,226.12 = 3,244.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,484.96/14,226.12 = 3,244.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,484.96x = 14,226.12 × 3,244.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,484.96x = 46,163,190.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,163,190.36/9,484.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.99

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