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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.60, 14,198.88 and 3,224.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.60, 14,198.88 and 3,224.12 is: 4,836.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.60 : 14,198.88 = 3,224.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.60/14,198.88 = 3,224.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.60x = 14,198.88 × 3,224.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.60x = 45,778,892.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,778,892.99/9,464.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,836.85

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