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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,488.89, 14,229.39 and 3,247.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,488.89, 14,229.39 and 3,247.66 is: 4,870.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,488.89 : 14,229.39 = 3,247.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,488.89/14,229.39 = 3,247.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,488.89x = 14,229.39 × 3,247.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,488.89x = 46,212,220.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,212,220.73/9,488.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,870.14

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