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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.20, 14,166.96 and 3,205.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.20, 14,166.96 and 3,205.07 is: 4,807.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.20 : 14,166.96 = 3,205.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.20/14,166.96 = 3,205.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.20x = 14,166.96 × 3,205.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.20x = 45,406,027.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,406,027.65/9,445.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,807.31

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