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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,403.93, 14,107.11 and 3,161.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,403.93, 14,107.11 and 3,161.26 is: 4,742.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,403.93 : 14,107.11 = 3,161.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,403.93/14,107.11 = 3,161.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,403.93x = 14,107.11 × 3,161.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,403.93x = 44,596,242.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,596,242.56/9,403.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,742.30

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