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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,361.62, 14,051.96 and 4,685.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,361.62, 14,051.96 and 4,685.03 is: 7,032.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,361.62 : 14,051.96 = 4,685.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,361.62/14,051.96 = 4,685.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,361.62x = 14,051.96 × 4,685.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,361.62x = 65,833,760.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,833,760.47/9,361.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,032.30

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