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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,351.88, 14,028.44 and 3,111.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,351.88, 14,028.44 and 3,111.64 is: 4,667.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,351.88 : 14,028.44 = 3,111.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,351.88/14,028.44 = 3,111.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,351.88x = 14,028.44 × 3,111.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,351.88x = 43,651,404.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,651,404.41/9,351.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,667.66

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