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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.80, 14,033.40 and 3,116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.80, 14,033.40 and 3,116.10 is: 4,674.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.80 : 14,033.40 = 3,116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.80/14,033.40 = 3,116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.80x = 14,033.40 × 3,116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.80x = 43,729,477.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,729,477.74/9,355.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,674.05

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