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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,344.58, 14,019.39 and 3,105.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,344.58, 14,019.39 and 3,105.60 is: 4,659.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,344.58 : 14,019.39 = 3,105.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,344.58/14,019.39 = 3,105.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,344.58x = 14,019.39 × 3,105.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,344.58x = 43,538,617.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,538,617.58/9,344.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.24

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