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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,352.88, 14,029.94 and 3,112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,352.88, 14,029.94 and 3,112.64 is: 4,669.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,352.88 : 14,029.94 = 3,112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,352.88/14,029.94 = 3,112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,352.88x = 14,029.94 × 3,112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,352.88x = 43,670,152.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,670,152.44/9,352.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,669.17

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