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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.27, 14,212.75 and 3,239.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.27, 14,212.75 and 3,239.58 is: 4,859.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.27 : 14,212.75 = 3,239.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.27/14,212.75 = 3,239.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.27x = 14,212.75 × 3,239.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.27x = 46,043,340.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,043,340.65/9,475.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,859.32

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