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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,498.48, 14,246.76 and 3,342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,498.48, 14,246.76 and 3,342 is: 5,012.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,498.48 : 14,246.76 = 3,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,498.48/14,246.76 = 3,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,498.48x = 14,246.76 × 3,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,498.48x = 47,612,671.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,612,671.92/9,498.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,012.66

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