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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.19, 14,032.76 and 3,115.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.19, 14,032.76 and 3,115.53 is: 4,672.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.19 : 14,032.76 = 3,115.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.19/14,032.76 = 3,115.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.19x = 14,032.76 × 3,115.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.19x = 43,719,469.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,719,469.19/9,357.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,672.29

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