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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,480.83, 14,222.93 and 3,239.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,480.83, 14,222.93 and 3,239.39 is: 4,859.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,480.83 : 14,222.93 = 3,239.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,480.83/14,222.93 = 3,239.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,480.83x = 14,222.93 × 3,239.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,480.83x = 46,073,529.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,073,529.90/9,480.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,859.65

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