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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.59, 14,178.04 and 3,209.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.59, 14,178.04 and 3,209.06 is: 4,813.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.59 : 14,178.04 = 3,209.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.59/14,178.04 = 3,209.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.59x = 14,178.04 × 3,209.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.59x = 45,498,102.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,498,102.13/9,451.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,813.80

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