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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,478.50, 14,224.23 and 3,322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,478.50, 14,224.23 and 3,322.50 is: 4,986.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,478.50 : 14,224.23 = 3,322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,478.50/14,224.23 = 3,322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,478.50x = 14,224.23 × 3,322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,478.50x = 47,260,004.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,260,004.18/9,478.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,986.02

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