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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,466.23, 14,199.34 and 3,223.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,466.23, 14,199.34 and 3,223.02 is: 4,834.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,466.23 : 14,199.34 = 3,223.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,466.23/14,199.34 = 3,223.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,466.23x = 14,199.34 × 3,223.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,466.23x = 45,764,740.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,764,740.69/9,466.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,834.53

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