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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,332.74, 14,000.53 and 3,094.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,332.74, 14,000.53 and 3,094.32 is: 4,641.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,332.74 : 14,000.53 = 3,094.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,332.74/14,000.53 = 3,094.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,332.74x = 14,000.53 × 3,094.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,332.74x = 43,322,119.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,322,119.99/9,332.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,641.95

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