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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,479.69, 14,219.53 and 3,236.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,479.69, 14,219.53 and 3,236.56 is: 4,854.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,479.69 : 14,219.53 = 3,236.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,479.69/14,219.53 = 3,236.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,479.69x = 14,219.53 × 3,236.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,479.69x = 46,022,353.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,022,353.93/9,479.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,854.84

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