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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.42, 14,170.98 and 4,520.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.42, 14,170.98 and 4,520.92 is: 6,778.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.42 : 14,170.98 = 4,520.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.42/14,170.98 = 4,520.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.42x = 14,170.98 × 4,520.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.42x = 64,065,866.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,065,866.90/9,451.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,778.44

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