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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,431.66, 14,140.78 and 4,431.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,431.66, 14,140.78 and 4,431.24 is: 6,643.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,431.66 : 14,140.78 = 4,431.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,431.66/14,140.78 = 4,431.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,431.66x = 14,140.78 × 4,431.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,431.66x = 62,661,178.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,661,178.89/9,431.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,643.70

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