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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.68, 14,128.98 and 4,741

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.68, 14,128.98 and 4,741 is: 7,113.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.68 : 14,128.98 = 4,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.68/14,128.98 = 4,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.68x = 14,128.98 × 4,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.68x = 66,985,494.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,985,494.18/9,416.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,113.49

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