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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,417.39, 14,132.55 and 3,261.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,417.39, 14,132.55 and 3,261.39 is: 4,894.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,417.39 : 14,132.55 = 3,261.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,417.39/14,132.55 = 3,261.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,417.39x = 14,132.55 × 3,261.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,417.39x = 46,091,757.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,091,757.24/9,417.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,894.32

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