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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,448.48, 14,173.50 and 2,874.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,448.48, 14,173.50 and 2,874.72 is: 4,312.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,448.48 : 14,173.50 = 2,874.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,448.48/14,173.50 = 2,874.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,448.48x = 14,173.50 × 2,874.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,448.48x = 40,744,843.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,744,843.92/9,448.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,312.32

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