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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,495.70, 14,227.95 and 3,252.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,495.70, 14,227.95 and 3,252.31 is: 4,873.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,495.70 : 14,227.95 = 3,252.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,495.70/14,227.95 = 3,252.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,495.70x = 14,227.95 × 3,252.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,495.70x = 46,273,682.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,273,682.98/9,495.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,873.12

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