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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,450.70, 14,176.05 and 3,294.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,450.70, 14,176.05 and 3,294.70 is: 4,942.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,450.70 : 14,176.05 = 3,294.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,450.70/14,176.05 = 3,294.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,450.70x = 14,176.05 × 3,294.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,450.70x = 46,705,831.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,705,831.94/9,450.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.05

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