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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,476.73, 14,213.07 and 3,236.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,476.73, 14,213.07 and 3,236.49 is: 4,854.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,476.73 : 14,213.07 = 3,236.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,476.73/14,213.07 = 3,236.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,476.73x = 14,213.07 × 3,236.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,476.73x = 46,000,458.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,000,458.92/9,476.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,854.04

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