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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.48, 14,032.68 and 3,198.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.48, 14,032.68 and 3,198.96 is: 4,798.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.48 : 14,032.68 = 3,198.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.48/14,032.68 = 3,198.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.48x = 14,032.68 × 3,198.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.48x = 44,889,982.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,889,982.01/9,354.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,798.77

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