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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,485.91, 14,230.53 and 3,244.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,485.91, 14,230.53 and 3,244.45 is: 4,867.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,485.91 : 14,230.53 = 3,244.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,485.91/14,230.53 = 3,244.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,485.91x = 14,230.53 × 3,244.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,485.91x = 46,170,243.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,170,243.06/9,485.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,867.24

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