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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,460.96, 14,184.50 and 3,219.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,460.96, 14,184.50 and 3,219.29 is: 4,826.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,460.96 : 14,184.50 = 3,219.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,460.96/14,184.50 = 3,219.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,460.96x = 14,184.50 × 3,219.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,460.96x = 45,664,096.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,664,096.66/9,460.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,826.58

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