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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.79, 14,023.14 and 3,109.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.79, 14,023.14 and 3,109.12 is: 4,662.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.79 : 14,023.14 = 3,109.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.79/14,023.14 = 3,109.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.79x = 14,023.14 × 3,109.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.79x = 43,599,578.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,599,578.32/9,350.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,662.66

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