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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.92, 14,197.05 and 3,225.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.92, 14,197.05 and 3,225.38 is: 4,837.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.92 : 14,197.05 = 3,225.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.92/14,197.05 = 3,225.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.92x = 14,197.05 × 3,225.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.92x = 45,790,881.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,790,881.13/9,465.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,837.45

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