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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,470.55, 14,205.83 and 3,237.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,470.55, 14,205.83 and 3,237.60 is: 4,856.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,470.55 : 14,205.83 = 3,237.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,470.55/14,205.83 = 3,237.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,470.55x = 14,205.83 × 3,237.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,470.55x = 45,992,779.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,992,779.02/9,470.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,856.40

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