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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,458.70, 14,189.58 and 3,219.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,458.70, 14,189.58 and 3,219.27 is: 4,829.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,458.70 : 14,189.58 = 3,219.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,458.70/14,189.58 = 3,219.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,458.70x = 14,189.58 × 3,219.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,458.70x = 45,680,089.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,680,089.21/9,458.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,829.43

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