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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.22, 14,181.40 and 3,216.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.22, 14,181.40 and 3,216.20 is: 4,825.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.22 : 14,181.40 = 3,216.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.22/14,181.40 = 3,216.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.22x = 14,181.40 × 3,216.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.22x = 45,610,218.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,610,218.68/9,452.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,825.34

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