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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,426.96, 14,140.48 and 3,187.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,426.96, 14,140.48 and 3,187.01 is: 4,780.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,426.96 : 14,140.48 = 3,187.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,426.96/14,140.48 = 3,187.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,426.96x = 14,140.48 × 3,187.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,426.96x = 45,065,772.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,065,772.49/9,426.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,780.52

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