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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.27, 14,030.82 and 3,115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.27, 14,030.82 and 3,115.08 is: 4,671.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.27 : 14,030.82 = 3,115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.27/14,030.82 = 3,115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.27x = 14,030.82 × 3,115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.27x = 43,707,126.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,707,126.77/9,356.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.43

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