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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.39, 14,035.89 and 3,118.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.39, 14,035.89 and 3,118.21 is: 4,675.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.39 : 14,035.89 = 3,118.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.39/14,035.89 = 3,118.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.39x = 14,035.89 × 3,118.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.39x = 43,766,817.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,766,817.47/9,360.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.75

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