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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,467.79, 14,202.91 and 3,226.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,467.79, 14,202.91 and 3,226.12 is: 4,839.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,467.79 : 14,202.91 = 3,226.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,467.79/14,202.91 = 3,226.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,467.79x = 14,202.91 × 3,226.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,467.79x = 45,820,292.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,820,292.01/9,467.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,839.60

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