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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,446.79, 14,168.59 and 3,119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,446.79, 14,168.59 and 3,119.72 is: 4,679.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,446.79 : 14,168.59 = 3,119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,446.79/14,168.59 = 3,119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,446.79x = 14,168.59 × 3,119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,446.79x = 44,201,954.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,201,954.95/9,446.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.04

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