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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,408.41, 14,107.57 and 3,166.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,408.41, 14,107.57 and 3,166.35 is: 4,747.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,408.41 : 14,107.57 = 3,166.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,408.41/14,107.57 = 3,166.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,408.41x = 14,107.57 × 3,166.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,408.41x = 44,669,417.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,669,417.90/9,408.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,747.82

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