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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,421.31, 14,118.76 and 7,079.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,421.31, 14,118.76 and 7,079.81 is: 10,609.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,421.31 : 14,118.76 = 7,079.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,421.31/14,118.76 = 7,079.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,421.31x = 14,118.76 × 7,079.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,421.31x = 99,958,155.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,958,155.83/9,421.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,609.80

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