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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,388.81, 14,085.87 and 4,703.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,388.81, 14,085.87 and 4,703.16 is: 7,056.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,388.81 : 14,085.87 = 4,703.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,388.81/14,085.87 = 4,703.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,388.81x = 14,085.87 × 4,703.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,388.81x = 66,248,135.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,248,135.53/9,388.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,056.07

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