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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,480.02, 14,217.98 and 3,239.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,480.02, 14,217.98 and 3,239.96 is: 4,859.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,480.02 : 14,217.98 = 3,239.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,480.02/14,217.98 = 3,239.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,480.02x = 14,217.98 × 3,239.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,480.02x = 46,065,686.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,065,686.48/9,480.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,859.24

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