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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,486.70, 14,225.34 and 3,244.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,486.70, 14,225.34 and 3,244.94 is: 4,865.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,486.70 : 14,225.34 = 3,244.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,486.70/14,225.34 = 3,244.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,486.70x = 14,225.34 × 3,244.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,486.70x = 46,160,358.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,160,358.55/9,486.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,865.80

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