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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,472.21, 14,198.39 and 3,230.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,472.21, 14,198.39 and 3,230.02 is: 4,841.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,472.21 : 14,198.39 = 3,230.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,472.21/14,198.39 = 3,230.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,472.21x = 14,198.39 × 3,230.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,472.21x = 45,861,097.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,861,097.38/9,472.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,841.65

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