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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.29, 14,176.46 and 3,212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.29, 14,176.46 and 3,212.20 is: 4,817.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.29 : 14,176.46 = 3,212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.29/14,176.46 = 3,212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.29x = 14,176.46 × 3,212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.29x = 45,537,624.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,537,624.81/9,452.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,817.63

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