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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,489.95, 14,230.22 and 3,248.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,489.95, 14,230.22 and 3,248.19 is: 4,870.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,489.95 : 14,230.22 = 3,248.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,489.95/14,230.22 = 3,248.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,489.95x = 14,230.22 × 3,248.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,489.95x = 46,222,442.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,222,442.06/9,489.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,870.68

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