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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,474.82, 14,212.23 and 3,317.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,474.82, 14,212.23 and 3,317.38 is: 4,976.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,474.82 : 14,212.23 = 3,317.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,474.82/14,212.23 = 3,317.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,474.82x = 14,212.23 × 3,317.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,474.82x = 47,147,367.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,147,367.56/9,474.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,976.07

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