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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,479.16, 14,220.41 and 3,237.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,479.16, 14,220.41 and 3,237.71 is: 4,857.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,479.16 : 14,220.41 = 3,237.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,479.16/14,220.41 = 3,237.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,479.16x = 14,220.41 × 3,237.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,479.16x = 46,041,563.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,041,563.66/9,479.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,857.14

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