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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.32, 14,126.68 and 3,177.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.32, 14,126.68 and 3,177.32 is: 4,766.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.32 : 14,126.68 = 3,177.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.32/14,126.68 = 3,177.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.32x = 14,126.68 × 3,177.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.32x = 44,884,982.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,884,982.90/9,417.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,766.22

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