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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,476.34, 14,213.18 and 3,236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,476.34, 14,213.18 and 3,236.34 is: 4,854.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,476.34 : 14,213.18 = 3,236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,476.34/14,213.18 = 3,236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,476.34x = 14,213.18 × 3,236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,476.34x = 45,998,682.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,998,682.96/9,476.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,854.06

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