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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,466.42, 14,197.80 and 3,225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,466.42, 14,197.80 and 3,225.88 is: 4,838.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,466.42 : 14,197.80 = 3,225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,466.42/14,197.80 = 3,225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,466.42x = 14,197.80 × 3,225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,466.42x = 45,800,399.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,800,399.06/9,466.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,838.20

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