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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.54, 14,037.81 and 3,117.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.54, 14,037.81 and 3,117.39 is: 4,676.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.54 : 14,037.81 = 3,117.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.54/14,037.81 = 3,117.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.54x = 14,037.81 × 3,117.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.54x = 43,761,264.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,761,264.18/9,358.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.08

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