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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,363.77, 14,040.94 and 3,121.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,363.77, 14,040.94 and 3,121.59 is: 4,680.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,363.77 : 14,040.94 = 3,121.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,363.77/14,040.94 = 3,121.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,363.77x = 14,040.94 × 3,121.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,363.77x = 43,830,057.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,830,057.89/9,363.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,680.81

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