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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.27, 14,020.80 and 3,019.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.27, 14,020.80 and 3,019.03 is: 4,528.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.27 : 14,020.80 = 3,019.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.27/14,020.80 = 3,019.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.27x = 14,020.80 × 3,019.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.27x = 42,329,130.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,329,130.62/9,346.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,528.99

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