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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,400.41, 14,103.75 and 3,161.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,400.41, 14,103.75 and 3,161.04 is: 4,742.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,400.41 : 14,103.75 = 3,161.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,400.41/14,103.75 = 3,161.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,400.41x = 14,103.75 × 3,161.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,400.41x = 44,582,517.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,582,517.90/9,400.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.61

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