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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,338.62, 14,008.50 and 3,014.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,338.62, 14,008.50 and 3,014.14 is: 4,521.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,338.62 : 14,008.50 = 3,014.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,338.62/14,008.50 = 3,014.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,338.62x = 14,008.50 × 3,014.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,338.62x = 42,223,580.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,223,580.19/9,338.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,521.39

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