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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,360.77, 14,037.57 and 3,119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,360.77, 14,037.57 and 3,119.58 is: 4,678.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,360.77 : 14,037.57 = 3,119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,360.77/14,037.57 = 3,119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,360.77x = 14,037.57 × 3,119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,360.77x = 43,791,322.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,791,322.62/9,360.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,678.18

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