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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,426.58, 14,130.02 and 3,184.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,426.58, 14,130.02 and 3,184.43 is: 4,773.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,426.58 : 14,130.02 = 3,184.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,426.58/14,130.02 = 3,184.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,426.58x = 14,130.02 × 3,184.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,426.58x = 44,995,996.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,995,996.90/9,426.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,773.31

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