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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.96, 14,194.26 and 3,223.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.96, 14,194.26 and 3,223.53 is: 4,835.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.96 : 14,194.26 = 3,223.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.96/14,194.26 = 3,223.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.96x = 14,194.26 × 3,223.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.96x = 45,755,622.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,755,622.94/9,462.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,835.23

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