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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,454.74, 14,169.78 and 3,901.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,454.74, 14,169.78 and 3,901.74 is: 5,847.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,454.74 : 14,169.78 = 3,901.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,454.74/14,169.78 = 3,901.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,454.74x = 14,169.78 × 3,901.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,454.74x = 55,286,797.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,286,797.42/9,454.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,847.52

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