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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,478.43, 14,217.65 and 3,238.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,478.43, 14,217.65 and 3,238.49 is: 4,857.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,478.43 : 14,217.65 = 3,238.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,478.43/14,217.65 = 3,238.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,478.43x = 14,217.65 × 3,238.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,478.43x = 46,043,757.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,043,757.45/9,478.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,857.74

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