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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.78, 14,216.61 and 3,234.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.78, 14,216.61 and 3,234.78 is: 4,852.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.78 : 14,216.61 = 3,234.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.78/14,216.61 = 3,234.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.78x = 14,216.61 × 3,234.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.78x = 45,987,605.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,987,605.70/9,477.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,852.15

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