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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,450.97, 14,176.46 and 4,250.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,450.97, 14,176.46 and 4,250.77 is: 6,376.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,450.97 : 14,176.46 = 4,250.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,450.97/14,176.46 = 4,250.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,450.97x = 14,176.46 × 4,250.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,450.97x = 60,260,870.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,260,870.87/9,450.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,376.16

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