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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,479.70, 14,221.53 and 3,636.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,479.70, 14,221.53 and 3,636.27 is: 5,455.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,479.70 : 14,221.53 = 3,636.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,479.70/14,221.53 = 3,636.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,479.70x = 14,221.53 × 3,636.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,479.70x = 51,713,322.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,713,322.89/9,479.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,455.16

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