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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.24, 14,016.34 and 3,104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.24, 14,016.34 and 3,104.74 is: 4,657.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.24 : 14,016.34 = 3,104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.24/14,016.34 = 3,104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.24x = 14,016.34 × 3,104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.24x = 43,517,091.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,517,091.45/9,344.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.10

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