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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.08, 14,039.67 and 3,119.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.08, 14,039.67 and 3,119.10 is: 4,679.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.08 : 14,039.67 = 3,119.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.08/14,039.67 = 3,119.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.08x = 14,039.67 × 3,119.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.08x = 43,791,134.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,791,134.70/9,358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.50

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