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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,497.89, 14,231.27 and 3,254.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,497.89, 14,231.27 and 3,254.54 is: 4,876.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,497.89 : 14,231.27 = 3,254.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,497.89/14,231.27 = 3,254.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,497.89x = 14,231.27 × 3,254.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,497.89x = 46,316,205.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,316,205.32/9,497.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,876.47

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