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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,422.58, 14,134.29 and 3,182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,422.58, 14,134.29 and 3,182.04 is: 4,773.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,422.58 : 14,134.29 = 3,182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,422.58/14,134.29 = 3,182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,422.58x = 14,134.29 × 3,182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,422.58x = 44,975,876.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,975,876.15/9,422.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.20

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