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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,485.84, 14,230.68 and 3,330.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,485.84, 14,230.68 and 3,330.32 is: 4,996.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,485.84 : 14,230.68 = 3,330.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,485.84/14,230.68 = 3,330.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,485.84x = 14,230.68 × 3,330.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,485.84x = 47,392,718.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,392,718.22/9,485.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,996.15

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