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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,442, 14,165.03 and 3,202.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,442, 14,165.03 and 3,202.17 is: 4,803.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442 : 14,165.03 = 3,202.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442/14,165.03 = 3,202.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442x = 14,165.03 × 3,202.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442x = 45,358,834.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,358,834.12/9,442
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,803.94

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