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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.26, 14,122.70 and 3,176.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.26, 14,122.70 and 3,176.06 is: 4,764.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.26 : 14,122.70 = 3,176.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.26/14,122.70 = 3,176.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.26x = 14,122.70 × 3,176.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.26x = 44,854,542.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,854,542.56/9,414.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.53

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