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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.08, 14,140.26 and 4,231.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.08, 14,140.26 and 4,231.50 is: 6,345.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.08 : 14,140.26 = 4,231.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.08/14,140.26 = 4,231.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.08x = 14,140.26 × 4,231.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.08x = 59,834,510.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,834,510.19/9,430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,345.07

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