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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,439.46, 14,161.28 and 3,198.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,439.46, 14,161.28 and 3,198.94 is: 4,799.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,439.46 : 14,161.28 = 3,198.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,439.46/14,161.28 = 3,198.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,439.46x = 14,161.28 × 3,198.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,439.46x = 45,301,085.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,301,085.04/9,439.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,799.12

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