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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.19, 14,131.44 and 3,180.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.19, 14,131.44 and 3,180.26 is: 4,770.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.19 : 14,131.44 = 3,180.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.19/14,131.44 = 3,180.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.19x = 14,131.44 × 3,180.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.19x = 44,941,679.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,941,679.76/9,421.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,770.28

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