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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,402.57, 14,095.22 and 3,242.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,402.57, 14,095.22 and 3,242.25 is: 4,860.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,402.57 : 14,095.22 = 3,242.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,402.57/14,095.22 = 3,242.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,402.57x = 14,095.22 × 3,242.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,402.57x = 45,700,210.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,700,210.83/9,402.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,860.40

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