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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,488.03, 14,228.09 and 3,246.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,488.03, 14,228.09 and 3,246.77 is: 4,868.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,488.03 : 14,228.09 = 3,246.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,488.03/14,228.09 = 3,246.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,488.03x = 14,228.09 × 3,246.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,488.03x = 46,195,319.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,195,319.54/9,488.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,868.80

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