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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,437.90, 14,158.64 and 3,113.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,437.90, 14,158.64 and 3,113.16 is: 4,670.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,437.90 : 14,158.64 = 3,113.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,437.90/14,158.64 = 3,113.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,437.90x = 14,158.64 × 3,113.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,437.90x = 44,078,111.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,078,111.70/9,437.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,670.33

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