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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,442.74, 14,166.25 and 3,118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,442.74, 14,166.25 and 3,118.06 is: 4,677.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,442.74 : 14,166.25 = 3,118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,442.74/14,166.25 = 3,118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,442.74x = 14,166.25 × 3,118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,442.74x = 44,171,217.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,171,217.48/9,442.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,677.80

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