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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,416.73, 14,116.45 and 3,256.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,416.73, 14,116.45 and 3,256.41 is: 4,881.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,416.73 : 14,116.45 = 3,256.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,416.73/14,116.45 = 3,256.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,416.73x = 14,116.45 × 3,256.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,416.73x = 45,968,948.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,968,948.94/9,416.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,881.63

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