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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,400.13, 14,101.83 and 3,160.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,400.13, 14,101.83 and 3,160.75 is: 4,741.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,400.13 : 14,101.83 = 3,160.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,400.13/14,101.83 = 3,160.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,400.13x = 14,101.83 × 3,160.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,400.13x = 44,572,359.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,572,359.17/9,400.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,741.67

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