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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.22, 14,034.16 and 3,117.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.22, 14,034.16 and 3,117.06 is: 4,674.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.22 : 14,034.16 = 3,117.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.22/14,034.16 = 3,117.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.22x = 14,034.16 × 3,117.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.22x = 43,745,283.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,745,283.19/9,359.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,674.03

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