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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.31, 14,170.01 and 3,209.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.31, 14,170.01 and 3,209.64 is: 4,812.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.31 : 14,170.01 = 3,209.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.31/14,170.01 = 3,209.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.31x = 14,170.01 × 3,209.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.31x = 45,480,641.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,480,641.42/9,451.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,812.10

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