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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,424.35, 14,130.72 and 3,183.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,424.35, 14,130.72 and 3,183.77 is: 4,773.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,424.35 : 14,130.72 = 3,183.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,424.35/14,130.72 = 3,183.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,424.35x = 14,130.72 × 3,183.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,424.35x = 44,988,997.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,988,997.74/9,424.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.70

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