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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,140.31, 13,702.37 and 4,457.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,140.31, 13,702.37 and 4,457.70 is: 6,682.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,140.31 : 13,702.37 = 4,457.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,140.31/13,702.37 = 4,457.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,140.31x = 13,702.37 × 4,457.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,140.31x = 61,081,032.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,081,032.46/9,140.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,682.60

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