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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,450, 14,175.12 and 3,294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,450, 14,175.12 and 3,294 is: 4,941.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,450 : 14,175.12 = 3,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,450/14,175.12 = 3,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,450x = 14,175.12 × 3,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,450x = 46,692,845.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,692,845.28/9,450
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,941.04

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