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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,412.48, 14,119.08 and 3,172.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,412.48, 14,119.08 and 3,172.74 is: 4,759.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,412.48 : 14,119.08 = 3,172.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,412.48/14,119.08 = 3,172.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,412.48x = 14,119.08 × 3,172.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,412.48x = 44,796,169.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,796,169.88/9,412.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,759.23

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