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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,412.32, 14,114.88 and 3,170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,412.32, 14,114.88 and 3,170.64 is: 4,754.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,412.32 : 14,114.88 = 3,170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,412.32/14,114.88 = 3,170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,412.32x = 14,114.88 × 3,170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,412.32x = 44,753,203.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,753,203.12/9,412.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,754.75

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