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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,402.30, 14,104.16 and 3,162.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,402.30, 14,104.16 and 3,162.33 is: 4,743.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,402.30 : 14,104.16 = 3,162.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,402.30/14,104.16 = 3,162.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,402.30x = 14,104.16 × 3,162.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,402.30x = 44,601,992.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,601,992.48/9,402.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,743.73

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