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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,458.06, 14,188.91 and 3,217.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,458.06, 14,188.91 and 3,217.82 is: 4,827.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,458.06 : 14,188.91 = 3,217.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,458.06/14,188.91 = 3,217.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,458.06x = 14,188.91 × 3,217.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,458.06x = 45,657,271.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,657,271.34/9,458.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,827.34

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