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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,488.36, 14,226.14 and 3,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,488.36, 14,226.14 and 3,329 is: 4,991.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,488.36 : 14,226.14 = 3,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,488.36/14,226.14 = 3,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,488.36x = 14,226.14 × 3,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,488.36x = 47,358,820.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,358,820.06/9,488.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,991.25

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