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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.33, 14,121.18 and 3,174.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.33, 14,121.18 and 3,174.24 is: 4,761.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.33 : 14,121.18 = 3,174.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.33/14,121.18 = 3,174.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.33x = 14,121.18 × 3,174.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.33x = 44,824,014.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,824,014.40/9,414.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,761.25

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