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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.48, 14,117.58 and 3,171.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.48, 14,117.58 and 3,171.74 is: 4,757.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.48 : 14,117.58 = 3,171.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.48/14,117.58 = 3,171.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.48x = 14,117.58 × 3,171.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.48x = 44,777,222.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,777,222.60/9,411.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,757.72

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