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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.40, 14,133.77 and 4,741.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.40, 14,133.77 and 4,741.93 is: 7,107.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.40 : 14,133.77 = 4,741.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.40/14,133.77 = 4,741.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.40x = 14,133.77 × 4,741.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.40x = 67,021,347.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,021,347.98/9,429.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,107.70

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