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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.57, 14,035.05 and 3,118.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.57, 14,035.05 and 3,118.97 is: 4,676.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.57 : 14,035.05 = 3,118.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.57/14,035.05 = 3,118.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.57x = 14,035.05 × 3,118.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.57x = 43,774,829.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,774,829.72/9,360.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.51

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