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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.41, 14,145.86 and 3,104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.41, 14,145.86 and 3,104.66 is: 4,657.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.41 : 14,145.86 = 3,104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.41/14,145.86 = 3,104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.41x = 14,145.86 × 3,104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.41x = 43,917,999.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,917,999.46/9,429.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.55

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