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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,355.92, 14,034.24 and 3,115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,355.92, 14,034.24 and 3,115.68 is: 4,673.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,355.92 : 14,034.24 = 3,115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,355.92/14,034.24 = 3,115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,355.92x = 14,034.24 × 3,115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,355.92x = 43,726,200.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,726,200.88/9,355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,673.64

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