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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.66, 14,033.39 and 3,115.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.66, 14,033.39 and 3,115.96 is: 4,673.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.66 : 14,033.39 = 3,115.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.66/14,033.39 = 3,115.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.66x = 14,033.39 × 3,115.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.66x = 43,727,481.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,727,481.90/9,356.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,673.41

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