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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,354.38, 14,032.19 and 3,114.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,354.38, 14,032.19 and 3,114.14 is: 4,671.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,354.38 : 14,032.19 = 3,114.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,354.38/14,032.19 = 3,114.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,354.38x = 14,032.19 × 3,114.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,354.38x = 43,698,204.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,698,204.17/9,354.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.42

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