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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,429.96, 14,146.69 and 3,105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,429.96, 14,146.69 and 3,105.20 is: 4,658.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,429.96 : 14,146.69 = 3,105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,429.96/14,146.69 = 3,105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,429.96x = 14,146.69 × 3,105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,429.96x = 43,928,271.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,928,271.17/9,429.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.37

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