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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,413.59, 14,119.61 and 3,173.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,413.59, 14,119.61 and 3,173.47 is: 4,759.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,413.59 : 14,119.61 = 3,173.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,413.59/14,119.61 = 3,173.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,413.59x = 14,119.61 × 3,173.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,413.59x = 44,808,158.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,808,158.75/9,413.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,759.94

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