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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,382.48, 14,064.88 and 3,222.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,382.48, 14,064.88 and 3,222.16 is: 4,830.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,382.48 : 14,064.88 = 3,222.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,382.48/14,064.88 = 3,222.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,382.48x = 14,064.88 × 3,222.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,382.48x = 45,319,293.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,319,293.74/9,382.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,830.20

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