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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,400.02, 14,098.23 and 3,160.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,400.02, 14,098.23 and 3,160.14 is: 4,739.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,400.02 : 14,098.23 = 3,160.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,400.02/14,098.23 = 3,160.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,400.02x = 14,098.23 × 3,160.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,400.02x = 44,552,380.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,552,380.55/9,400.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,739.60

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