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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.11, 14,121.95 and 3,179.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.11, 14,121.95 and 3,179.05 is: 4,765.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.11 : 14,121.95 = 3,179.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.11/14,121.95 = 3,179.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.11x = 14,121.95 × 3,179.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.11x = 44,894,333.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,894,333.95/9,421.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,765.29

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