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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,464.76, 14,188.32 and 3,220.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,464.76, 14,188.32 and 3,220.48 is: 4,827.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,464.76 : 14,188.32 = 3,220.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,464.76/14,188.32 = 3,220.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,464.76x = 14,188.32 × 3,220.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,464.76x = 45,693,200.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,693,200.79/9,464.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,827.72

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