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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,424.52, 14,138.32 and 3,184.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,424.52, 14,138.32 and 3,184.91 is: 4,777.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,424.52 : 14,138.32 = 3,184.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,424.52/14,138.32 = 3,184.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,424.52x = 14,138.32 × 3,184.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,424.52x = 45,029,198.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,029,198.10/9,424.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,777.88

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