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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.66, 14,176.92 and 4,185.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.66, 14,176.92 and 4,185.14 is: 6,277.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.66 : 14,176.92 = 4,185.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.66/14,176.92 = 4,185.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.66x = 14,176.92 × 4,185.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.66x = 59,332,394.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,332,394.97/9,451.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,277.46

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