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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,339.42, 14,007.72 and 3,103.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,339.42, 14,007.72 and 3,103.76 is: 4,655.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,339.42 : 14,007.72 = 3,103.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,339.42/14,007.72 = 3,103.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,339.42x = 14,007.72 × 3,103.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,339.42x = 43,476,601.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,476,601.03/9,339.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,655.17

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