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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,477.84, 14,218.43 and 3,236.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,477.84, 14,218.43 and 3,236.39 is: 4,855.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,477.84 : 14,218.43 = 3,236.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,477.84/14,218.43 = 3,236.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,477.84x = 14,218.43 × 3,236.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,477.84x = 46,016,391.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,016,391.88/9,477.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,855.16

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