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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,401.10, 14,101.65 and 9,158.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,401.10, 14,101.65 and 9,158.10 is: 13,737.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,401.10 : 14,101.65 = 9,158.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,401.10/14,101.65 = 9,158.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,401.10x = 14,101.65 × 9,158.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,401.10x = 129,144,320.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,144,320.87/9,401.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,737.15

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