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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,424.28, 14,137.98 and 3,184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,424.28, 14,137.98 and 3,184.88 is: 4,777.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,424.28 : 14,137.98 = 3,184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,424.28/14,137.98 = 3,184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,424.28x = 14,137.98 × 3,184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,424.28x = 45,027,769.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,027,769.74/9,424.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,777.85

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