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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,406.86, 14,111.51 and 3,164.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,406.86, 14,111.51 and 3,164.19 is: 4,746.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,406.86 : 14,111.51 = 3,164.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,406.86/14,111.51 = 3,164.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,406.86x = 14,111.51 × 3,164.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,406.86x = 44,651,483.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,651,483.01/9,406.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,746.69

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