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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,475.92, 14,213.80 and 3,236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,475.92, 14,213.80 and 3,236.56 is: 4,854.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,475.92 : 14,213.80 = 3,236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,475.92/14,213.80 = 3,236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,475.92x = 14,213.80 × 3,236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,475.92x = 46,003,816.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,003,816.53/9,475.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,854.81

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