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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,466.79, 14,201.41 and 3,225.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,466.79, 14,201.41 and 3,225.12 is: 4,838.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,466.79 : 14,201.41 = 3,225.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,466.79/14,201.41 = 3,225.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,466.79x = 14,201.41 × 3,225.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,466.79x = 45,801,196.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,801,196.15/9,466.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,838.09

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