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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,456.03, 14,182.68 and 3,216.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,456.03, 14,182.68 and 3,216.26 is: 4,823.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,456.03 : 14,182.68 = 3,216.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,456.03/14,182.68 = 3,216.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,456.03x = 14,182.68 × 3,216.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,456.03x = 45,615,186.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,615,186.38/9,456.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,823.93

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