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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.62, 14,051.31 and 3,212.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.62, 14,051.31 and 3,212.62 is: 4,818.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.62 : 14,051.31 = 3,212.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.62/14,051.31 = 3,212.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.62x = 14,051.31 × 3,212.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.62x = 45,141,519.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,141,519.53/9,368.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,818.37

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