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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.83, 14,032.36 and 3,433.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.83, 14,032.36 and 3,433.24 is: 5,148.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.83 : 14,032.36 = 3,433.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.83/14,032.36 = 3,433.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.83x = 14,032.36 × 3,433.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.83x = 48,176,383.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,176,383.23/9,357.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,148.24

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