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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,486.77, 14,230.13 and 3,246.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,486.77, 14,230.13 and 3,246.84 is: 4,870.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,486.77 : 14,230.13 = 3,246.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,486.77/14,230.13 = 3,246.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,486.77x = 14,230.13 × 3,246.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,486.77x = 46,202,939.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,202,939.06/9,486.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,870.25

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