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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,364.57, 14,042.15 and 3,122.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,364.57, 14,042.15 and 3,122.37 is: 4,681.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,364.57 : 14,042.15 = 3,122.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,364.57/14,042.15 = 3,122.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,364.57x = 14,042.15 × 3,122.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,364.57x = 43,844,783.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,844,783.99/9,364.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,681.99

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