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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.04, 14,017.92 and 3,104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.04, 14,017.92 and 3,104.52 is: 4,657.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.04 : 14,017.92 = 3,104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.04/14,017.92 = 3,104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.04x = 14,017.92 × 3,104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.04x = 43,518,913.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,518,913.00/9,344.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.40

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