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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,414.41, 14,116.59 and 3,172.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,414.41, 14,116.59 and 3,172.32 is: 4,756.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,414.41 : 14,116.59 = 3,172.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,414.41/14,116.59 = 3,172.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,414.41x = 14,116.59 × 3,172.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,414.41x = 44,782,340.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,782,340.79/9,414.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,756.79

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