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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.46, 14,126.82 and 3,091.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.46, 14,126.82 and 3,091.68 is: 4,638.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.46 : 14,126.82 = 3,091.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.46/14,126.82 = 3,091.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.46x = 14,126.82 × 3,091.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.46x = 43,675,606.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,675,606.86/9,416.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,638.22

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