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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,364.37, 14,047.63 and 3,125.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,364.37, 14,047.63 and 3,125.21 is: 4,688.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,364.37 : 14,047.63 = 3,125.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,364.37/14,047.63 = 3,125.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,364.37x = 14,047.63 × 3,125.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,364.37x = 43,901,715.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,901,715.70/9,364.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,688.17

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