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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,400.41, 14,101.97 and 3,159.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,400.41, 14,101.97 and 3,159.09 is: 4,739.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,400.41 : 14,101.97 = 3,159.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,400.41/14,101.97 = 3,159.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,400.41x = 14,101.97 × 3,159.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,400.41x = 44,549,376.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,549,376.61/9,400.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,739.09

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