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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.69, 14,036.43 and 3,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.69, 14,036.43 and 3,118 is: 4,676.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.69 : 14,036.43 = 3,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.69/14,036.43 = 3,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.69x = 14,036.43 × 3,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.69x = 43,765,588.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,765,588.74/9,358.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.47

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