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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,453.25, 14,179.87 and 3,217.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,453.25, 14,179.87 and 3,217.73 is: 4,826.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,453.25 : 14,179.87 = 3,217.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,453.25/14,179.87 = 3,217.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,453.25x = 14,179.87 × 3,217.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,453.25x = 45,626,987.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,626,987.88/9,453.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,826.59

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