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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,479.02, 14,216.48 and 3,238.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,479.02, 14,216.48 and 3,238.96 is: 4,857.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,479.02 : 14,216.48 = 3,238.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,479.02/14,216.48 = 3,238.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,479.02x = 14,216.48 × 3,238.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,479.02x = 46,046,610.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,046,610.06/9,479.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,857.74

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