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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,460.08, 14,190.12 and 3,220.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,460.08, 14,190.12 and 3,220.74 is: 4,831.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,460.08 : 14,190.12 = 3,220.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,460.08/14,190.12 = 3,220.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,460.08x = 14,190.12 × 3,220.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,460.08x = 45,702,687.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,702,687.09/9,460.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,831.11

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