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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.60, 14,195.88 and 3,222.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.60, 14,195.88 and 3,222.12 is: 4,833.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.60 : 14,195.88 = 3,222.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.60/14,195.88 = 3,222.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.60x = 14,195.88 × 3,222.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.60x = 45,740,828.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,740,828.87/9,462.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,833.85

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