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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.22, 14,177.48 and 3,208.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.22, 14,177.48 and 3,208.68 is: 4,813.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.22 : 14,177.48 = 3,208.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.22/14,177.48 = 3,208.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.22x = 14,177.48 × 3,208.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.22x = 45,490,980.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,490,980.48/9,451.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,813.24

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