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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.07, 14,032.79 and 3,117.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.07, 14,032.79 and 3,117.46 is: 4,674.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.07 : 14,032.79 = 3,117.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.07/14,032.79 = 3,117.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.07x = 14,032.79 × 3,117.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.07x = 43,746,705.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,746,705.85/9,359.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,674.26

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