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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,451.94, 14,177.91 and 4,518.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,451.94, 14,177.91 and 4,518.89 is: 6,778.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,451.94 : 14,177.91 = 4,518.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,451.94/14,177.91 = 4,518.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,451.94x = 14,177.91 × 4,518.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,451.94x = 64,068,402.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,068,402.23/9,451.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,778.33

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