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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,463.36, 14,194.92 and 3,221.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,463.36, 14,194.92 and 3,221.68 is: 4,832.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,463.36 : 14,194.92 = 3,221.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,463.36/14,194.92 = 3,221.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,463.36x = 14,194.92 × 3,221.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,463.36x = 45,731,489.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,731,489.87/9,463.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,832.48

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