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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,469.46, 14,204.20 and 3,230.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,469.46, 14,204.20 and 3,230.14 is: 4,845.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,469.46 : 14,204.20 = 3,230.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,469.46/14,204.20 = 3,230.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,469.46x = 14,204.20 × 3,230.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,469.46x = 45,881,554.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,881,554.59/9,469.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,845.21

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