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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.33, 14,198.40 and 3,225.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.33, 14,198.40 and 3,225.09 is: 4,837.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.33 : 14,198.40 = 3,225.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.33/14,198.40 = 3,225.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.33x = 14,198.40 × 3,225.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.33x = 45,791,117.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,791,117.86/9,465.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,837.77

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