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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,449.81, 14,174.85 and 3,293.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,449.81, 14,174.85 and 3,293.81 is: 4,940.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,449.81 : 14,174.85 = 3,293.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,449.81/14,174.85 = 3,293.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,449.81x = 14,174.85 × 3,293.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,449.81x = 46,689,262.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,689,262.68/9,449.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,940.76

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