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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,402.69, 14,104.97 and 3,481.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,402.69, 14,104.97 and 3,481.16 is: 5,222.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,402.69 : 14,104.97 = 3,481.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,402.69/14,104.97 = 3,481.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,402.69x = 14,104.97 × 3,481.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,402.69x = 49,101,569.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,101,569.43/9,402.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,222.08

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