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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,479.50, 14,225.73 and 3,323.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,479.50, 14,225.73 and 3,323.50 is: 4,987.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,479.50 : 14,225.73 = 3,323.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,479.50/14,225.73 = 3,323.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,479.50x = 14,225.73 × 3,323.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,479.50x = 47,279,213.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,279,213.66/9,479.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,987.52

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