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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,468.60, 14,204.40 and 3,229.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,468.60, 14,204.40 and 3,229.20 is: 4,844.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,468.60 : 14,204.40 = 3,229.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,468.60/14,204.40 = 3,229.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,468.60x = 14,204.40 × 3,229.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,468.60x = 45,868,848.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,868,848.48/9,468.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,844.31

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