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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.98, 14,045.43 and 3,207.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.98, 14,045.43 and 3,207.46 is: 4,811.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.98 : 14,045.43 = 3,207.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.98/14,045.43 = 3,207.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.98x = 14,045.43 × 3,207.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.98x = 45,050,154.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,050,154.91/9,362.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,811.52

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