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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.64, 14,036.26 and 3,118.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.64, 14,036.26 and 3,118.47 is: 4,676.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.64 : 14,036.26 = 3,118.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.64/14,036.26 = 3,118.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.64x = 14,036.26 × 3,118.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.64x = 43,771,655.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,771,655.72/9,360.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.14

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