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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,480.39, 14,217.50 and 3,153.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,480.39, 14,217.50 and 3,153.57 is: 4,729.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,480.39 : 14,217.50 = 3,153.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,480.39/14,217.50 = 3,153.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,480.39x = 14,217.50 × 3,153.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,480.39x = 44,835,881.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,835,881.48/9,480.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,729.33

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