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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,296.40, 13,944.60 and 3,140.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,296.40, 13,944.60 and 3,140.40 is: 4,710.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,296.40 : 13,944.60 = 3,140.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,296.40/13,944.60 = 3,140.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,296.40x = 13,944.60 × 3,140.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,296.40x = 43,791,621.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,791,621.84/9,296.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.60

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