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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,449.58, 14,173.41 and 3,124.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,449.58, 14,173.41 and 3,124.62 is: 4,686.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,449.58 : 14,173.41 = 3,124.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,449.58/14,173.41 = 3,124.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,449.58x = 14,173.41 × 3,124.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,449.58x = 44,286,520.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,286,520.35/9,449.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.61

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