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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,357.86, 14,032.10 and 3,115.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,357.86, 14,032.10 and 3,115.68 is: 4,671.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,357.86 : 14,032.10 = 3,115.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,357.86/14,032.10 = 3,115.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,357.86x = 14,032.10 × 3,115.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,357.86x = 43,719,533.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,719,533.33/9,357.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.96

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