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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,411.40, 14,117.10 and 8,158.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,411.40, 14,117.10 and 8,158.60 is: 12,237.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,411.40 : 14,117.10 = 8,158.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,411.40/14,117.10 = 8,158.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,411.40x = 14,117.10 × 8,158.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,411.40x = 115,175,772.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,175,772.06/9,411.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,237.90

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