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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,446.49, 14,166.71 and 3,119.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,446.49, 14,166.71 and 3,119.96 is: 4,678.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,446.49 : 14,166.71 = 3,119.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,446.49/14,166.71 = 3,119.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,446.49x = 14,166.71 × 3,119.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,446.49x = 44,199,568.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,199,568.53/9,446.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,678.94

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