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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,456.37, 14,180.44 and 3,214.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,456.37, 14,180.44 and 3,214.70 is: 4,820.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,456.37 : 14,180.44 = 3,214.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,456.37/14,180.44 = 3,214.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,456.37x = 14,180.44 × 3,214.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,456.37x = 45,585,860.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,585,860.47/9,456.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,820.65

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