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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,465.98, 14,199.84 and 3,223.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,465.98, 14,199.84 and 3,223.89 is: 4,836.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,465.98 : 14,199.84 = 3,223.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,465.98/14,199.84 = 3,223.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,465.98x = 14,199.84 × 3,223.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,465.98x = 45,778,722.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,778,722.18/9,465.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,836.13

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