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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,480.36, 14,223.83 and 4,215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,480.36, 14,223.83 and 4,215.84 is: 6,325.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,480.36 : 14,223.83 = 4,215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,480.36/14,223.83 = 4,215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,480.36x = 14,223.83 × 4,215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,480.36x = 59,965,391.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,965,391.47/9,480.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,325.22

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