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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,358.89, 14,033.64 and 3,116.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,358.89, 14,033.64 and 3,116.71 is: 4,673.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,358.89 : 14,033.64 = 3,116.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,358.89/14,033.64 = 3,116.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,358.89x = 14,033.64 × 3,116.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,358.89x = 43,738,786.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,738,786.12/9,358.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,673.50

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