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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358, 14,026.36 and 3,116.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358, 14,026.36 and 3,116.54 is: 4,671.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358 : 14,026.36 = 3,116.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358/14,026.36 = 3,116.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358x = 14,026.36 × 3,116.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358x = 43,713,711.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,713,711.99/9,358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.27

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