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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.36, 14,193.39 and 3,226.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.36, 14,193.39 and 3,226.73 is: 4,840.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.36 : 14,193.39 = 3,226.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.36/14,193.39 = 3,226.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.36x = 14,193.39 × 3,226.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.36x = 45,798,166.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,798,166.35/9,462.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,840.04

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