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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,486.36, 14,229.54 and 3,246.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,486.36, 14,229.54 and 3,246.45 is: 4,869.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,486.36 : 14,229.54 = 3,246.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,486.36/14,229.54 = 3,246.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,486.36x = 14,229.54 × 3,246.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,486.36x = 46,195,490.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,195,490.13/9,486.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.68

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