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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,479.33, 14,220.67 and 3,237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,479.33, 14,220.67 and 3,237.88 is: 4,857.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,479.33 : 14,220.67 = 3,237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,479.33/14,220.67 = 3,237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,479.33x = 14,220.67 × 3,237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,479.33x = 46,044,779.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,044,779.33/9,479.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,857.39

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