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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,403.02, 14,104.71 and 3,161.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,403.02, 14,104.71 and 3,161.88 is: 4,742.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,403.02 : 14,104.71 = 3,161.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,403.02/14,104.71 = 3,161.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,403.02x = 14,104.71 × 3,161.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,403.02x = 44,597,400.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,597,400.45/9,403.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.88

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