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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,422.64, 14,133.96 and 3,181.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,422.64, 14,133.96 and 3,181.50 is: 4,772.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,422.64 : 14,133.96 = 3,181.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,422.64/14,133.96 = 3,181.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,422.64x = 14,133.96 × 3,181.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,422.64x = 44,967,193.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,967,193.74/9,422.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.25

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