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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,412.52, 14,119.87 and 3,170.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,412.52, 14,119.87 and 3,170.39 is: 4,755.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,412.52 : 14,119.87 = 3,170.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,412.52/14,119.87 = 3,170.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,412.52x = 14,119.87 × 3,170.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,412.52x = 44,765,494.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,765,494.65/9,412.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.95

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