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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.34, 14,214.68 and 3,237.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.34, 14,214.68 and 3,237.34 is: 4,855.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.34 : 14,214.68 = 3,237.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.34/14,214.68 = 3,237.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.34x = 14,214.68 × 3,237.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.34x = 46,017,752.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,017,752.15/9,477.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.56

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