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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,473.32, 14,211.78 and 3,233.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,473.32, 14,211.78 and 3,233.08 is: 4,850.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,473.32 : 14,211.78 = 3,233.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,473.32/14,211.78 = 3,233.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,473.32x = 14,211.78 × 3,233.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,473.32x = 45,947,821.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,947,821.68/9,473.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.23

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