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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,479.34, 14,217.68 and 3,239.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,479.34, 14,217.68 and 3,239.34 is: 4,858.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,479.34 : 14,217.68 = 3,239.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,479.34/14,217.68 = 3,239.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,479.34x = 14,217.68 × 3,239.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,479.34x = 46,055,899.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,055,899.53/9,479.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,858.56

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