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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,498.80, 14,246.85 and 3,259.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,498.80, 14,246.85 and 3,259.10 is: 4,888.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,498.80 : 14,246.85 = 3,259.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,498.80/14,246.85 = 3,259.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,498.80x = 14,246.85 × 3,259.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,498.80x = 46,431,908.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,431,908.84/9,498.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,888.19

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