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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,447.61, 14,173.53 and 2,874.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,447.61, 14,173.53 and 2,874.31 is: 4,312.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,447.61 : 14,173.53 = 2,874.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,447.61/14,173.53 = 2,874.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,447.61x = 14,173.53 × 2,874.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,447.61x = 40,739,110.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,739,110.64/9,447.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.11

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