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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,456.35, 14,186.22 and 3,216.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,456.35, 14,186.22 and 3,216.03 is: 4,824.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,456.35 : 14,186.22 = 3,216.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,456.35/14,186.22 = 3,216.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,456.35x = 14,186.22 × 3,216.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,456.35x = 45,623,309.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,623,309.11/9,456.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,824.62

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