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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.53, 14,038.04 and 3,116.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.53, 14,038.04 and 3,116.95 is: 4,676.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.53 : 14,038.04 = 3,116.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.53/14,038.04 = 3,116.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.53x = 14,038.04 × 3,116.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.53x = 43,755,841.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,755,841.48/9,357.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.01

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