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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.76, 14,177.70 and 3,211.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.76, 14,177.70 and 3,211.88 is: 4,817.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.76 : 14,177.70 = 3,211.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.76/14,177.70 = 3,211.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.76x = 14,177.70 × 3,211.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.76x = 45,537,000.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,537,000.19/9,451.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,817.84

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