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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,479.08, 14,220.29 and 3,237.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,479.08, 14,220.29 and 3,237.63 is: 4,857.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,479.08 : 14,220.29 = 3,237.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,479.08/14,220.29 = 3,237.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,479.08x = 14,220.29 × 3,237.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,479.08x = 46,040,037.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,040,037.51/9,479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,857.02

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