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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.03, 14,215.61 and 3,237.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.03, 14,215.61 and 3,237.19 is: 4,855.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.03 : 14,215.61 = 3,237.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.03/14,215.61 = 3,237.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.03x = 14,215.61 × 3,237.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.03x = 46,018,630.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,018,630.54/9,477.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.81

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