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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,463.23, 14,195.45 and 3,221.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,463.23, 14,195.45 and 3,221.51 is: 4,832.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,463.23 : 14,195.45 = 3,221.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,463.23/14,195.45 = 3,221.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,463.23x = 14,195.45 × 3,221.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,463.23x = 45,730,721.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,730,721.21/9,463.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,832.46

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