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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,479.46, 14,220.06 and 2,459.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,479.46, 14,220.06 and 2,459.46 is: 3,689.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,479.46 : 14,220.06 = 2,459.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,479.46/14,220.06 = 2,459.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,479.46x = 14,220.06 × 2,459.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,479.46x = 34,973,668.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,973,668.77/9,479.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,689.42

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