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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,946.21, 14,916.26 and 3,281.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,946.21, 14,916.26 and 3,281.48 is: 4,921.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,946.21 : 14,916.26 = 3,281.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,946.21/14,916.26 = 3,281.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,946.21x = 14,916.26 × 3,281.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,946.21x = 48,947,334.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,947,334.28/9,946.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,921.20

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