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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,400.91, 14,102.05 and 3,160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,400.91, 14,102.05 and 3,160.90 is: 4,741.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,400.91 : 14,102.05 = 3,160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,400.91/14,102.05 = 3,160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,400.91x = 14,102.05 × 3,160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,400.91x = 44,575,145.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,575,145.83/9,400.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,741.58

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