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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,401.02, 14,099.73 and 3,161.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,401.02, 14,099.73 and 3,161.14 is: 4,741.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,401.02 : 14,099.73 = 3,161.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,401.02/14,099.73 = 3,161.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,401.02x = 14,099.73 × 3,161.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,401.02x = 44,571,220.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,571,220.49/9,401.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,741.10

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