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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,479.59, 14,223.47 and 3,934.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,479.59, 14,223.47 and 3,934.19 is: 5,902.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,479.59 : 14,223.47 = 3,934.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,479.59/14,223.47 = 3,934.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,479.59x = 14,223.47 × 3,934.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,479.59x = 55,957,849.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,957,849.33/9,479.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,902.98

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