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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.48, 14,133.72 and 3,182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.48, 14,133.72 and 3,182.04 is: 4,773.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.48 : 14,133.72 = 3,182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.48/14,133.72 = 3,182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.48x = 14,133.72 × 3,182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.48x = 44,974,062.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,974,062.39/9,421.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.57

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