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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,493.81, 14,236.61 and 3,254.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,493.81, 14,236.61 and 3,254.43 is: 4,880.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,493.81 : 14,236.61 = 3,254.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,493.81/14,236.61 = 3,254.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,493.81x = 14,236.61 × 3,254.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,493.81x = 46,332,026.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,332,026.02/9,493.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,880.24

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