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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.22, 14,178.98 and 3,209.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.22, 14,178.98 and 3,209.68 is: 4,814.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.22 : 14,178.98 = 3,209.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.22/14,178.98 = 3,209.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.22x = 14,178.98 × 3,209.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.22x = 45,509,988.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,509,988.53/9,452.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,814.74

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