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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,400.70, 14,099.63 and 3,160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,400.70, 14,099.63 and 3,160.46 is: 4,740.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,400.70 : 14,099.63 = 3,160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,400.70/14,099.63 = 3,160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,400.70x = 14,099.63 × 3,160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,400.70x = 44,561,230.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,561,230.33/9,400.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,740.21

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