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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,362.40, 14,045.55 and 3,124.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,362.40, 14,045.55 and 3,124.35 is: 4,687.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,362.40 : 14,045.55 = 3,124.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,362.40/14,045.55 = 3,124.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,362.40x = 14,045.55 × 3,124.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,362.40x = 43,883,214.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,883,214.14/9,362.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.18

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