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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.53, 14,118.59 and 3,173.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.53, 14,118.59 and 3,173.32 is: 4,760.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.53 : 14,118.59 = 3,173.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.53/14,118.59 = 3,173.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.53x = 14,118.59 × 3,173.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.53x = 44,802,817.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,802,817.70/9,411.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,760.42

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