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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,488.72, 14,236.32 and 4,298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,488.72, 14,236.32 and 4,298.24 is: 6,448.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,488.72 : 14,236.32 = 4,298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,488.72/14,236.32 = 4,298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,488.72x = 14,236.32 × 4,298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,488.72x = 61,191,120.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,191,120.08/9,488.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,448.83

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