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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,401.61, 14,102.66 and 3,161.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,401.61, 14,102.66 and 3,161.73 is: 4,742.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,401.61 : 14,102.66 = 3,161.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,401.61/14,102.66 = 3,161.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,401.61x = 14,102.66 × 3,161.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,401.61x = 44,588,811.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,588,811.11/9,401.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.68

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