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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.85, 14,194.62 and 3,224.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.85, 14,194.62 and 3,224.14 is: 4,834.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.85 : 14,194.62 = 3,224.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.85/14,194.62 = 3,224.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.85x = 14,194.62 × 3,224.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.85x = 45,765,442.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,765,442.13/9,465.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,834.79

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