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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,491.28, 14,236.83 and 3,251.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,491.28, 14,236.83 and 3,251.22 is: 4,876.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,491.28 : 14,236.83 = 3,251.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,491.28/14,236.83 = 3,251.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,491.28x = 14,236.83 × 3,251.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,491.28x = 46,287,066.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,287,066.43/9,491.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,876.80

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