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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,453.08, 14,176.74 and 3,295.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,453.08, 14,176.74 and 3,295.64 is: 4,942.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,453.08 : 14,176.74 = 3,295.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,453.08/14,176.74 = 3,295.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,453.08x = 14,176.74 × 3,295.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,453.08x = 46,721,431.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,721,431.41/9,453.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,942.46

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