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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.31, 14,018.10 and 3,020.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.31, 14,018.10 and 3,020.34 is: 4,530.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.31 : 14,018.10 = 3,020.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.31/14,018.10 = 3,020.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.31x = 14,018.10 × 3,020.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.31x = 42,339,428.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,339,428.15/9,346.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,530.07

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