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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,461.13, 14,198.04 and 3,305.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,461.13, 14,198.04 and 3,305.13 is: 4,959.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,461.13 : 14,198.04 = 3,305.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,461.13/14,198.04 = 3,305.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,461.13x = 14,198.04 × 3,305.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,461.13x = 46,926,367.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,926,367.95/9,461.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,959.91

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