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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,459.06, 14,190.41 and 3,218.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,459.06, 14,190.41 and 3,218.82 is: 4,828.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,459.06 : 14,190.41 = 3,218.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,459.06/14,190.41 = 3,218.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,459.06x = 14,190.41 × 3,218.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,459.06x = 45,676,375.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,676,375.52/9,459.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,828.85

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