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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,445.47, 14,168.43 and 4,179.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,445.47, 14,168.43 and 4,179.36 is: 6,269.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,445.47 : 14,168.43 = 4,179.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,445.47/14,168.43 = 4,179.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,445.47x = 14,168.43 × 4,179.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,445.47x = 59,214,969.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,214,969.60/9,445.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,269.14

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