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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,356.82, 14,035.36 and 3,116.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,356.82, 14,035.36 and 3,116.86 is: 4,675.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,356.82 : 14,035.36 = 3,116.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,356.82/14,035.36 = 3,116.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,356.82x = 14,035.36 × 3,116.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,356.82x = 43,746,252.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,746,252.17/9,356.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.33

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