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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.46, 14,179.66 and 3,613.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.46, 14,179.66 and 3,613.98 is: 5,421.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.46 : 14,179.66 = 3,613.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.46/14,179.66 = 3,613.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.46x = 14,179.66 × 3,613.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.46x = 51,245,007.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,245,007.65/9,452.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,421.34

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