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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,455.52, 14,179.54 and 3,214.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,455.52, 14,179.54 and 3,214.27 is: 4,820.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,455.52 : 14,179.54 = 3,214.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,455.52/14,179.54 = 3,214.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,455.52x = 14,179.54 × 3,214.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,455.52x = 45,576,870.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,576,870.04/9,455.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.13

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