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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.36, 14,193.42 and 3,220.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.36, 14,193.42 and 3,220.68 is: 4,830.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.36 : 14,193.42 = 3,220.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.36/14,193.42 = 3,220.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.36x = 14,193.42 × 3,220.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.36x = 45,712,463.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,712,463.93/9,462.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,830.98

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