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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,415.38, 14,113.22 and 3,173.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,415.38, 14,113.22 and 3,173.24 is: 4,756.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,415.38 : 14,113.22 = 3,173.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,415.38/14,113.22 = 3,173.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,415.38x = 14,113.22 × 3,173.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,415.38x = 44,784,547.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,784,547.80/9,415.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,756.53

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