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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,905.46, 14,861.51 and 3,242.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,905.46, 14,861.51 and 3,242.27 is: 4,864.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,905.46 : 14,861.51 = 3,242.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,905.46/14,861.51 = 3,242.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,905.46x = 14,861.51 × 3,242.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,905.46x = 48,184,937.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,184,937.51/9,905.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,864.48

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