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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,468.72, 14,203.26 and 3,230.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,468.72, 14,203.26 and 3,230.16 is: 4,845.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,468.72 : 14,203.26 = 3,230.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,468.72/14,203.26 = 3,230.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,468.72x = 14,203.26 × 3,230.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,468.72x = 45,878,802.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,878,802.32/9,468.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,845.30

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