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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,497.93, 14,248.26 and 3,259.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,497.93, 14,248.26 and 3,259.52 is: 4,889.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,497.93 : 14,248.26 = 3,259.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,497.93/14,248.26 = 3,259.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,497.93x = 14,248.26 × 3,259.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,497.93x = 46,442,417.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,442,417.19/9,497.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,889.74

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