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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,361.02, 14,036.83 and 3,118.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,361.02, 14,036.83 and 3,118.84 is: 4,676.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,361.02 : 14,036.83 = 3,118.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,361.02/14,036.83 = 3,118.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,361.02x = 14,036.83 × 3,118.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,361.02x = 43,778,541.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,778,541.10/9,361.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.69

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