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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.88, 14,115.47 and 3,174.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.88, 14,115.47 and 3,174.74 is: 4,758.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.88 : 14,115.47 = 3,174.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.88/14,115.47 = 3,174.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.88x = 14,115.47 × 3,174.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.88x = 44,812,860.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,812,860.78/9,416.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,758.78

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