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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,486.60, 14,229.47 and 3,247.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,486.60, 14,229.47 and 3,247.17 is: 4,870.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,486.60 : 14,229.47 = 3,247.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,486.60/14,229.47 = 3,247.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,486.60x = 14,229.47 × 3,247.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,486.60x = 46,205,462.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,205,462.86/9,486.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,870.60

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