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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.67, 14,012.46 and 3,185.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.67, 14,012.46 and 3,185.67 is: 4,778.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.67 : 14,012.46 = 3,185.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.67/14,012.46 = 3,185.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.67x = 14,012.46 × 3,185.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.67x = 44,639,073.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,639,073.45/9,341.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,778.49

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