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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,401.43, 14,097.64 and 3,159.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,401.43, 14,097.64 and 3,159.71 is: 4,738.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,401.43 : 14,097.64 = 3,159.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,401.43/14,097.64 = 3,159.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,401.43x = 14,097.64 × 3,159.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,401.43x = 44,544,454.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,544,454.08/9,401.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,738.05

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