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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,488.16, 14,231.07 and 4,223.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,488.16, 14,231.07 and 4,223.25 is: 6,334.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,488.16 : 14,231.07 = 4,223.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,488.16/14,231.07 = 4,223.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,488.16x = 14,231.07 × 4,223.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,488.16x = 60,101,366.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,101,366.38/9,488.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,334.35

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