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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,347.83, 14,017.79 and 3,106.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,347.83, 14,017.79 and 3,106.17 is: 4,657.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,347.83 : 14,017.79 = 3,106.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,347.83/14,017.79 = 3,106.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,347.83x = 14,017.79 × 3,106.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,347.83x = 43,541,646.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,541,646.53/9,347.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.94

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