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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.20, 14,215.80 and 3,321.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.20, 14,215.80 and 3,321.20 is: 4,981.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.20 : 14,215.80 = 3,321.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.20/14,215.80 = 3,321.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.20x = 14,215.80 × 3,321.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.20x = 47,213,514.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,213,514.96/9,477.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,981.80

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