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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,486.88, 14,232.54 and 3,246.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,486.88, 14,232.54 and 3,246.96 is: 4,871.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,486.88 : 14,232.54 = 3,246.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,486.88/14,232.54 = 3,246.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,486.88x = 14,232.54 × 3,246.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,486.88x = 46,212,488.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,212,488.08/9,486.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,871.20

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