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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337, 14,007.90 and 3,181

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337, 14,007.90 and 3,181 is: 4,772.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337 : 14,007.90 = 3,181 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337/14,007.90 = 3,181/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337x = 14,007.90 × 3,181
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337x = 44,559,129.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,559,129.90/9,337
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.32

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