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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.23, 14,197.22 and 3,222.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.23, 14,197.22 and 3,222.14 is: 4,833.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.23 : 14,197.22 = 3,222.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.23/14,197.22 = 3,222.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.23x = 14,197.22 × 3,222.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.23x = 45,745,430.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,745,430.45/9,464.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,833.51

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