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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,486.37, 14,229.54 and 3,246.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,486.37, 14,229.54 and 3,246.44 is: 4,869.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,486.37 : 14,229.54 = 3,246.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,486.37/14,229.54 = 3,246.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,486.37x = 14,229.54 × 3,246.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,486.37x = 46,195,347.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,195,347.84/9,486.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,869.65

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