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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,462.90, 14,194.50 and 3,137.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,462.90, 14,194.50 and 3,137.79 is: 4,706.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,462.90 : 14,194.50 = 3,137.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,462.90/14,194.50 = 3,137.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,462.90x = 14,194.50 × 3,137.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,462.90x = 44,539,360.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,539,360.16/9,462.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,706.73

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