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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,422.51, 14,134.68 and 3,184.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,422.51, 14,134.68 and 3,184.44 is: 4,776.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,422.51 : 14,134.68 = 3,184.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,422.51/14,134.68 = 3,184.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,422.51x = 14,134.68 × 3,184.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,422.51x = 45,011,040.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,011,040.38/9,422.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,776.97

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