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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.52, 14,117.48 and 3,170.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.52, 14,117.48 and 3,170.40 is: 4,755.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.52 : 14,117.48 = 3,170.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.52/14,117.48 = 3,170.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.52x = 14,117.48 × 3,170.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.52x = 44,758,058.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,758,058.59/9,411.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.67

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