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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,405.93, 14,099.76 and 3,481.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,405.93, 14,099.76 and 3,481.14 is: 5,218.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,405.93 : 14,099.76 = 3,481.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,405.93/14,099.76 = 3,481.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,405.93x = 14,099.76 × 3,481.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,405.93x = 49,083,238.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,083,238.53/9,405.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,218.33

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