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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.79, 14,177.11 and 4,185.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.79, 14,177.11 and 4,185.26 is: 6,277.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.79 : 14,177.11 = 4,185.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.79/14,177.11 = 4,185.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.79x = 14,177.11 × 4,185.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.79x = 59,334,891.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,334,891.40/9,451.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,277.64

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