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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.48, 14,066.38 and 3,223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.48, 14,066.38 and 3,223.16 is: 4,831.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.48 : 14,066.38 = 3,223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.48/14,066.38 = 3,223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.48x = 14,066.38 × 3,223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.48x = 45,338,193.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,338,193.36/9,383.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,831.70

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