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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.70, 14,042.10 and 4,741.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.70, 14,042.10 and 4,741.70 is: 7,114.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.70 : 14,042.10 = 4,741.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.70/14,042.10 = 4,741.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.70x = 14,042.10 × 4,741.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.70x = 66,583,425.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,583,425.57/9,358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,114.60

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