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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,473.73, 14,211.24 and 3,232.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,473.73, 14,211.24 and 3,232.11 is: 4,848.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,473.73 : 14,211.24 = 3,232.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,473.73/14,211.24 = 3,232.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,473.73x = 14,211.24 × 3,232.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,473.73x = 45,932,290.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,932,290.92/9,473.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,848.39

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