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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,488.84, 14,227.58 and 3,246.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,488.84, 14,227.58 and 3,246.77 is: 4,868.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,488.84 : 14,227.58 = 3,246.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,488.84/14,227.58 = 3,246.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,488.84x = 14,227.58 × 3,246.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,488.84x = 46,193,723.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,193,723.60/9,488.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,868.22

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