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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,460.71, 14,190.91 and 3,225.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,460.71, 14,190.91 and 3,225.06 is: 4,837.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,460.71 : 14,190.91 = 3,225.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,460.71/14,190.91 = 3,225.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,460.71x = 14,190.91 × 3,225.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,460.71x = 45,766,520.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,766,520.08/9,460.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,837.54

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