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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,400.99, 14,103.08 and 3,161.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,400.99, 14,103.08 and 3,161.61 is: 4,742.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,400.99 : 14,103.08 = 3,161.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,400.99/14,103.08 = 3,161.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,400.99x = 14,103.08 × 3,161.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,400.99x = 44,588,438.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,588,438.76/9,400.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.95

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