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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,480.62, 14,222.58 and 3,239.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,480.62, 14,222.58 and 3,239.16 is: 4,859.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,480.62 : 14,222.58 = 3,239.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,480.62/14,222.58 = 3,239.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,480.62x = 14,222.58 × 3,239.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,480.62x = 46,069,212.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,069,212.23/9,480.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,859.31

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