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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.11, 14,130.95 and 3,185.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.11, 14,130.95 and 3,185.07 is: 4,774.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.11 : 14,130.95 = 3,185.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.11/14,130.95 = 3,185.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.11x = 14,130.95 × 3,185.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.11x = 45,008,048.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,008,048.99/9,427.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,774.32

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