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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,459.42, 14,182.62 and 3,216.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,459.42, 14,182.62 and 3,216.48 is: 4,822.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,459.42 : 14,182.62 = 3,216.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,459.42/14,182.62 = 3,216.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,459.42x = 14,182.62 × 3,216.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,459.42x = 45,618,113.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,618,113.58/9,459.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,822.51

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