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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,456.48, 14,185.44 and 3,214.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,456.48, 14,185.44 and 3,214.56 is: 4,822.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,456.48 : 14,185.44 = 3,214.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,456.48/14,185.44 = 3,214.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,456.48x = 14,185.44 × 3,214.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,456.48x = 45,599,948.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,599,948.01/9,456.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,822.08

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