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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,461.04, 14,191.40 and 3,220.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,461.04, 14,191.40 and 3,220.97 is: 4,831.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,461.04 : 14,191.40 = 3,220.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,461.04/14,191.40 = 3,220.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,461.04x = 14,191.40 × 3,220.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,461.04x = 45,710,010.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,710,010.75/9,461.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,831.40

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