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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.26, 14,173.86 and 3,124.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.26, 14,173.86 and 3,124.96 is: 4,686.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.26 : 14,173.86 = 3,124.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.26/14,173.86 = 3,124.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.26x = 14,173.86 × 3,124.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.26x = 44,292,745.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,292,745.55/9,451.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,686.44

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