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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.38, 14,035.28 and 3,117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.38, 14,035.28 and 3,117.04 is: 4,673.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.38 : 14,035.28 = 3,117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.38/14,035.28 = 3,117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.38x = 14,035.28 × 3,117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.38x = 43,748,529.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,748,529.17/9,360.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,673.80

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