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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,498.47, 14,249.37 and 3,259.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,498.47, 14,249.37 and 3,259.14 is: 4,889.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,498.47 : 14,249.37 = 3,259.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,498.47/14,249.37 = 3,259.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,498.47x = 14,249.37 × 3,259.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,498.47x = 46,440,691.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,440,691.74/9,498.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,889.28

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