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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,474.89, 14,211.99 and 3,235.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,474.89, 14,211.99 and 3,235.10 is: 4,852.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,474.89 : 14,211.99 = 3,235.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,474.89/14,211.99 = 3,235.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,474.89x = 14,211.99 × 3,235.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,474.89x = 45,977,137.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,977,137.79/9,474.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,852.53

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