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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,476.60, 14,216.40 and 3,237.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,476.60, 14,216.40 and 3,237.20 is: 4,856.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,476.60 : 14,216.40 = 3,237.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,476.60/14,216.40 = 3,237.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,476.60x = 14,216.40 × 3,237.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,476.60x = 46,021,330.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,021,330.08/9,476.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,856.31

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