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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,455.72, 14,180.58 and 3,214.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,455.72, 14,180.58 and 3,214.62 is: 4,820.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,455.72 : 14,180.58 = 3,214.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,455.72/14,180.58 = 3,214.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,455.72x = 14,180.58 × 3,214.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,455.72x = 45,585,176.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,585,176.08/9,455.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.91

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