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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,487.36, 14,233.28 and 3,247.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,487.36, 14,233.28 and 3,247.68 is: 4,872.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,487.36 : 14,233.28 = 3,247.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,487.36/14,233.28 = 3,247.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,487.36x = 14,233.28 × 3,247.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,487.36x = 46,225,138.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,225,138.79/9,487.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,872.29

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