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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,423.64, 14,135.46 and 3,182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,423.64, 14,135.46 and 3,182.50 is: 4,773.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,423.64 : 14,135.46 = 3,182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,423.64/14,135.46 = 3,182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,423.64x = 14,135.46 × 3,182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,423.64x = 44,986,101.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,986,101.45/9,423.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.75

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