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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,346.57, 14,021.37 and 3,105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,346.57, 14,021.37 and 3,105.52 is: 4,658.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,346.57 : 14,021.37 = 3,105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,346.57/14,021.37 = 3,105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,346.57x = 14,021.37 × 3,105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,346.57x = 43,543,609.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,543,609.91/9,346.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,658.78

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