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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,486.05, 14,230.73 and 3,244.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,486.05, 14,230.73 and 3,244.59 is: 4,867.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,486.05 : 14,230.73 = 3,244.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,486.05/14,230.73 = 3,244.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,486.05x = 14,230.73 × 3,244.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,486.05x = 46,172,892.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,172,892.36/9,486.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,867.45

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