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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,351.37, 14,021.79 and 3,108.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,351.37, 14,021.79 and 3,108.04 is: 4,660.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,351.37 : 14,021.79 = 3,108.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,351.37/14,021.79 = 3,108.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,351.37x = 14,021.79 × 3,108.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,351.37x = 43,580,284.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,580,284.19/9,351.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,660.31

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