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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.34, 14,211.68 and 3,235.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.34, 14,211.68 and 3,235.34 is: 4,852.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.34 : 14,211.68 = 3,235.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.34/14,211.68 = 3,235.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.34x = 14,211.68 × 3,235.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.34x = 45,979,553.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,979,553.80/9,475.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,852.55

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