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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,454.32, 14,181.48 and 3,294

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,454.32, 14,181.48 and 3,294 is: 4,941

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,454.32 : 14,181.48 = 3,294 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,454.32/14,181.48 = 3,294/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,454.32x = 14,181.48 × 3,294
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,454.32x = 46,713,795.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,713,795.12/9,454.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,941

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