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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,443.92, 14,162.84 and 3,117.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,443.92, 14,162.84 and 3,117.38 is: 4,675.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,443.92 : 14,162.84 = 3,117.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,443.92/14,162.84 = 3,117.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,443.92x = 14,162.84 × 3,117.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,443.92x = 44,150,883.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,150,883.35/9,443.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,675.06

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