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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,351.24, 14,023.82 and 3,109.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,351.24, 14,023.82 and 3,109.58 is: 4,663.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,351.24 : 14,023.82 = 3,109.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,351.24/14,023.82 = 3,109.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,351.24x = 14,023.82 × 3,109.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,351.24x = 43,608,104.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,608,104.53/9,351.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,663.35

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