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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.08, 14,136.97 and 3,185.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.08, 14,136.97 and 3,185.42 is: 4,776.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.08 : 14,136.97 = 3,185.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.08/14,136.97 = 3,185.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.08x = 14,136.97 × 3,185.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.08x = 45,032,186.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,032,186.98/9,427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,776.90

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