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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,447.80, 14,173.73 and 2,874.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,447.80, 14,173.73 and 2,874.51 is: 4,312.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,447.80 : 14,173.73 = 2,874.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,447.80/14,173.73 = 2,874.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,447.80x = 14,173.73 × 2,874.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,447.80x = 40,742,514.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,742,514.25/9,447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.38

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