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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,452.59, 14,179.54 and 3,210.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,452.59, 14,179.54 and 3,210.06 is: 4,815.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,452.59 : 14,179.54 = 3,210.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,452.59/14,179.54 = 3,210.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,452.59x = 14,179.54 × 3,210.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,452.59x = 45,517,174.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,517,174.17/9,452.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,815.31

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