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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,399.84, 14,101.38 and 3,160.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,399.84, 14,101.38 and 3,160.44 is: 4,741.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,399.84 : 14,101.38 = 3,160.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,399.84/14,101.38 = 3,160.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,399.84x = 14,101.38 × 3,160.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,399.84x = 44,566,565.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,566,565.41/9,399.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,741.20

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