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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,340.79, 14,011.16 and 4,960.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,340.79, 14,011.16 and 4,960.31 is: 7,440.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,340.79 : 14,011.16 = 4,960.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,340.79/14,011.16 = 4,960.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,340.79x = 14,011.16 × 4,960.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,340.79x = 69,499,602.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,499,602.20/9,340.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,440.45

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