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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.62, 14,040.04 and 3,120.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.62, 14,040.04 and 3,120.22 is: 4,680.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.62 : 14,040.04 = 3,120.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.62/14,040.04 = 3,120.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.62x = 14,040.04 × 3,120.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.62x = 43,808,013.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,808,013.61/9,359.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,680.53

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