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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.40, 14,122.90 and 3,176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.40, 14,122.90 and 3,176.20 is: 4,764.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.40 : 14,122.90 = 3,176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.40/14,122.90 = 3,176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.40x = 14,122.90 × 3,176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.40x = 44,857,154.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,857,154.98/9,414.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,764.74

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