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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.49, 14,197.41 and 3,221.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.49, 14,197.41 and 3,221.98 is: 4,833.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.49 : 14,197.41 = 3,221.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.49/14,197.41 = 3,221.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.49x = 14,197.41 × 3,221.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.49x = 45,743,735.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,743,735.58/9,464.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,833.20

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