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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,413.91, 14,115.81 and 3,171.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,413.91, 14,115.81 and 3,171.85 is: 4,756.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,413.91 : 14,115.81 = 3,171.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,413.91/14,115.81 = 3,171.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,413.91x = 14,115.81 × 3,171.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,413.91x = 44,773,231.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,773,231.95/9,413.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,756.07

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