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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,412.53, 14,115.92 and 3,170.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,412.53, 14,115.92 and 3,170.87 is: 4,755.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,412.53 : 14,115.92 = 3,170.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,412.53/14,115.92 = 3,170.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,412.53x = 14,115.92 × 3,170.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,412.53x = 44,759,731.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,759,731.40/9,412.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.33

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