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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,364.32, 14,041.80 and 3,122.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,364.32, 14,041.80 and 3,122.16 is: 4,681.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,364.32 : 14,041.80 = 3,122.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,364.32/14,041.80 = 3,122.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,364.32x = 14,041.80 × 3,122.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,364.32x = 43,840,746.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,840,746.29/9,364.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,681.68

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