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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.86, 14,035.37 and 3,117.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.86, 14,035.37 and 3,117.41 is: 4,675.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.86 : 14,035.37 = 3,117.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.86/14,035.37 = 3,117.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.86x = 14,035.37 × 3,117.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.86x = 43,754,002.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,754,002.79/9,358.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.14

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