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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,488.16, 14,222.33 and 3,246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,488.16, 14,222.33 and 3,246.33 is: 4,866.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,488.16 : 14,222.33 = 3,246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,488.16/14,222.33 = 3,246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,488.16x = 14,222.33 × 3,246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,488.16x = 46,170,364.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,170,364.08/9,488.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,866.10

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