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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,342.75, 14,016.36 and 3,186.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,342.75, 14,016.36 and 3,186.75 is: 4,780.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,342.75 : 14,016.36 = 3,186.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,342.75/14,016.36 = 3,186.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,342.75x = 14,016.36 × 3,186.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,342.75x = 44,666,635.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,666,635.23/9,342.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,780.89

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