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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.50, 14,082.44 and 3,063.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.50, 14,082.44 and 3,063.36 is: 4,594.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.50 : 14,082.44 = 3,063.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.50/14,082.44 = 3,063.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.50x = 14,082.44 × 3,063.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.50x = 43,139,583.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,139,583.40/9,388.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,594.94

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