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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,458.95, 14,189.96 and 3,219.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,458.95, 14,189.96 and 3,219.52 is: 4,829.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,458.95 : 14,189.96 = 3,219.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,458.95/14,189.96 = 3,219.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,458.95x = 14,189.96 × 3,219.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,458.95x = 45,684,843.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,684,843.92/9,458.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,829.80

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