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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,460.06, 14,191.91 and 3,219.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,460.06, 14,191.91 and 3,219.82 is: 4,830.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,460.06 : 14,191.91 = 3,219.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,460.06/14,191.91 = 3,219.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,460.06x = 14,191.91 × 3,219.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,460.06x = 45,695,395.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,695,395.66/9,460.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,830.35

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