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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,469.31, 14,205.78 and 3,229.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,469.31, 14,205.78 and 3,229.07 is: 4,844.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,469.31 : 14,205.78 = 3,229.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,469.31/14,205.78 = 3,229.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,469.31x = 14,205.78 × 3,229.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,469.31x = 45,871,387.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,871,387.00/9,469.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,844.22

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