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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,379, 14,068.50 and 3,223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,379, 14,068.50 and 3,223 is: 4,834.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,379 : 14,068.50 = 3,223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,379/14,068.50 = 3,223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,379x = 14,068.50 × 3,223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,379x = 45,342,775.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,342,775.50/9,379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,834.50

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