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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,400.59, 14,101.43 and 3,160.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,400.59, 14,101.43 and 3,160.08 is: 4,740.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,400.59 : 14,101.43 = 3,160.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,400.59/14,101.43 = 3,160.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,400.59x = 14,101.43 × 3,160.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,400.59x = 44,561,631.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,561,631.11/9,400.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,740.30

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