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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.05, 14,213.87 and 3,233.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.05, 14,213.87 and 3,233.39 is: 4,850.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.05 : 14,213.87 = 3,233.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.05/14,213.87 = 3,233.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.05x = 14,213.87 × 3,233.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.05x = 45,958,985.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,958,985.12/9,475.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,850.53

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