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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,352.97, 14,030.42 and 3,114.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,352.97, 14,030.42 and 3,114.86 is: 4,672.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,352.97 : 14,030.42 = 3,114.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,352.97/14,030.42 = 3,114.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,352.97x = 14,030.42 × 3,114.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,352.97x = 43,702,708.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,702,708.31/9,352.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,672.60

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