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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,459.20, 14,189.72 and 3,217.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,459.20, 14,189.72 and 3,217.14 is: 4,826.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,459.20 : 14,189.72 = 3,217.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,459.20/14,189.72 = 3,217.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,459.20x = 14,189.72 × 3,217.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,459.20x = 45,650,299.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,650,299.72/9,459.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,826.02

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