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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.99, 14,039.80 and 3,120.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.99, 14,039.80 and 3,120.86 is: 4,679.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.99 : 14,039.80 = 3,120.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.99/14,039.80 = 3,120.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.99x = 14,039.80 × 3,120.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.99x = 43,816,277.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,816,277.53/9,362.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,679.73

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