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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,460, 14,190.06 and 3,304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,460, 14,190.06 and 3,304 is: 4,956.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,460 : 14,190.06 = 3,304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,460/14,190.06 = 3,304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,460x = 14,190.06 × 3,304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,460x = 46,883,958.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,883,958.24/9,460
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,956.02

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