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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,337.52, 14,006.30 and 3,181.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,337.52, 14,006.30 and 3,181.52 is: 4,772.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,337.52 : 14,006.30 = 3,181.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,337.52/14,006.30 = 3,181.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,337.52x = 14,006.30 × 3,181.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,337.52x = 44,561,323.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,561,323.58/9,337.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,772.29

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