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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.72, 14,198.58 and 3,222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.72, 14,198.58 and 3,222.52 is: 4,833.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.72 : 14,198.58 = 3,222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.72/14,198.58 = 3,222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.72x = 14,198.58 × 3,222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.72x = 45,755,237.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,755,237.85/9,465.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,833.78

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