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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,427.45, 14,135.35 and 3,186.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,427.45, 14,135.35 and 3,186.87 is: 4,778.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,427.45 : 14,135.35 = 3,186.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,427.45/14,135.35 = 3,186.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,427.45x = 14,135.35 × 3,186.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,427.45x = 45,047,452.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,047,452.18/9,427.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,778.33

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