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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,447.54, 14,159.69 and 4,176.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,447.54, 14,159.69 and 4,176.87 is: 6,260.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,447.54 : 14,159.69 = 4,176.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,447.54/14,159.69 = 4,176.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,447.54x = 14,159.69 × 4,176.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,447.54x = 59,143,184.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,143,184.37/9,447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,260.17

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