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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,349.36, 14,018.78 and 3,106.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,349.36, 14,018.78 and 3,106.03 is: 4,657.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,349.36 : 14,018.78 = 3,106.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,349.36/14,018.78 = 3,106.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,349.36x = 14,018.78 × 3,106.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,349.36x = 43,542,751.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,542,751.24/9,349.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,657.30

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