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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.28, 14,122.98 and 3,174.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.28, 14,122.98 and 3,174.88 is: 4,762.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.28 : 14,122.98 = 3,174.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.28/14,122.98 = 3,174.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.28x = 14,122.98 × 3,174.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.28x = 44,838,766.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,838,766.74/9,414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,762.85

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