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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,430.42, 14,143.80 and 8,962.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,430.42, 14,143.80 and 8,962.10 is: 13,441.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,430.42 : 14,143.80 = 8,962.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,430.42/14,143.80 = 8,962.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,430.42x = 14,143.80 × 8,962.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,430.42x = 126,758,149.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,758,149.98/9,430.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,441.42

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