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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,476.46, 14,213.37 and 3,236.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,476.46, 14,213.37 and 3,236.46 is: 4,854.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,476.46 : 14,213.37 = 3,236.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,476.46/14,213.37 = 3,236.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,476.46x = 14,213.37 × 3,236.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,476.46x = 46,001,003.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,001,003.47/9,476.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,854.24

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