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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.70, 14,036.37 and 3,118.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.70, 14,036.37 and 3,118.17 is: 4,677.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.70 : 14,036.37 = 3,118.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.70/14,036.37 = 3,118.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.70x = 14,036.37 × 3,118.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.70x = 43,767,787.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,767,787.84/9,357.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,677.20

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