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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,489.34, 14,228.33 and 3,247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,489.34, 14,228.33 and 3,247.28 is: 4,868.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,489.34 : 14,228.33 = 3,247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,489.34/14,228.33 = 3,247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,489.34x = 14,228.33 × 3,247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,489.34x = 46,203,300.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,203,300.30/9,489.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,868.97

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