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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,490.78, 14,236.08 and 3,250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,490.78, 14,236.08 and 3,250.72 is: 4,876.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,490.78 : 14,236.08 = 3,250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,490.78/14,236.08 = 3,250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,490.78x = 14,236.08 × 3,250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,490.78x = 46,277,509.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,277,509.98/9,490.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,876.05

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