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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,359.86, 14,035.10 and 3,117.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,359.86, 14,035.10 and 3,117.68 is: 4,674.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,359.86 : 14,035.10 = 3,117.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,359.86/14,035.10 = 3,117.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,359.86x = 14,035.10 × 3,117.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,359.86x = 43,756,950.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,756,950.57/9,359.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,674.96

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