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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.01, 14,132.42 and 3,182.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.01, 14,132.42 and 3,182.95 is: 4,774.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.01 : 14,132.42 = 3,182.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.01/14,132.42 = 3,182.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.01x = 14,132.42 × 3,182.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.01x = 44,982,738.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,982,738.34/9,421.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.73

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