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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.20, 14,139.90 and 4,164.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.20, 14,139.90 and 4,164.30 is: 6,250.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.20 : 14,139.90 = 4,164.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.20/14,139.90 = 4,164.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.20x = 14,139.90 × 4,164.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.20x = 58,882,785.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,882,785.57/9,421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,250.03

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