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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,476.83, 14,214.84 and 2,456.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,476.83, 14,214.84 and 2,456.83 is: 3,685.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,476.83 : 14,214.84 = 2,456.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,476.83/14,214.84 = 2,456.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,476.83x = 14,214.84 × 2,456.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,476.83x = 34,923,445.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,923,445.36/9,476.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,685.14

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