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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,441.59, 14,163.78 and 3,516.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,441.59, 14,163.78 and 3,516.98 is: 5,275.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,441.59 : 14,163.78 = 3,516.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,441.59/14,163.78 = 3,516.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,441.59x = 14,163.78 × 3,516.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,441.59x = 49,813,730.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,813,730.98/9,441.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,275.99

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