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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.70, 14,164.65 and 4,180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.70, 14,164.65 and 4,180.80 is: 6,274.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.70 : 14,164.65 = 4,180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.70/14,164.65 = 4,180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.70x = 14,164.65 × 4,180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.70x = 59,219,568.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,219,568.72/9,437.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,274.79

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