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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,498.28, 14,246.09 and 3,258.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,498.28, 14,246.09 and 3,258.19 is: 4,886.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,498.28 : 14,246.09 = 3,258.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,498.28/14,246.09 = 3,258.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,498.28x = 14,246.09 × 3,258.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,498.28x = 46,416,467.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,416,467.98/9,498.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,886.83

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