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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,350.85, 14,022.78 and 3,109.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,350.85, 14,022.78 and 3,109.71 is: 4,663.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,350.85 : 14,022.78 = 3,109.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,350.85/14,022.78 = 3,109.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,350.85x = 14,022.78 × 3,109.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,350.85x = 43,606,779.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,606,779.19/9,350.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.40

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