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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.93, 14,186.64 and 4,775.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.93, 14,186.64 and 4,775.23 is: 7,167.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.93 : 14,186.64 = 4,775.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.93/14,186.64 = 4,775.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.93x = 14,186.64 × 4,775.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.93x = 67,744,464.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,744,464.67/9,451.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,167.26

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