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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,498.24, 14,248.08 and 3,258

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,498.24, 14,248.08 and 3,258 is: 4,887.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,498.24 : 14,248.08 = 3,258 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,498.24/14,248.08 = 3,258/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,498.24x = 14,248.08 × 3,258
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,498.24x = 46,420,244.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,420,244.64/9,498.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,887.25

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