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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.20, 14,194.22 and 3,220.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.20, 14,194.22 and 3,220.14 is: 4,830.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.20 : 14,194.22 = 3,220.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.20/14,194.22 = 3,220.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.20x = 14,194.22 × 3,220.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.20x = 45,707,359.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,707,359.49/9,462.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,830.52

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