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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,412.46, 14,115.60 and 3,170.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,412.46, 14,115.60 and 3,170.79 is: 4,755.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,412.46 : 14,115.60 = 3,170.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,412.46/14,115.60 = 3,170.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,412.46x = 14,115.60 × 3,170.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,412.46x = 44,757,668.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,757,668.15/9,412.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.15

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