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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.34, 14,017.86 and 3,102.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.34, 14,017.86 and 3,102.30 is: 4,653.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.34 : 14,017.86 = 3,102.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.34/14,017.86 = 3,102.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.34x = 14,017.86 × 3,102.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.34x = 43,487,607.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,487,607.08/9,344.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,653.90

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