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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,458.04, 14,188.13 and 3,218.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,458.04, 14,188.13 and 3,218.71 is: 4,828.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,458.04 : 14,188.13 = 3,218.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,458.04/14,188.13 = 3,218.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,458.04x = 14,188.13 × 3,218.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,458.04x = 45,667,475.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,667,475.91/9,458.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,828.43

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