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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,336, 14,005.44 and 3,181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,336, 14,005.44 and 3,181.44 is: 4,772.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,336 : 14,005.44 = 3,181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,336/14,005.44 = 3,181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,336x = 14,005.44 × 3,181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,336x = 44,557,467.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,557,467.03/9,336
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.65

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