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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.22, 14,119.25 and 3,173.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.22, 14,119.25 and 3,173.56 is: 4,759.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.22 : 14,119.25 = 3,173.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.22/14,119.25 = 3,173.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.22x = 14,119.25 × 3,173.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.22x = 44,808,259.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,808,259.67/9,415.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,759.13

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