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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,410.94, 14,116.68 and 3,171.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,410.94, 14,116.68 and 3,171.15 is: 4,756.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,410.94 : 14,116.68 = 3,171.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,410.94/14,116.68 = 3,171.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,410.94x = 14,116.68 × 3,171.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,410.94x = 44,766,109.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,766,109.78/9,410.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,756.82

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