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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,366.32, 14,044.76 and 3,124.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,366.32, 14,044.76 and 3,124.16 is: 4,684.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,366.32 : 14,044.76 = 3,124.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,366.32/14,044.76 = 3,124.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,366.32x = 14,044.76 × 3,124.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,366.32x = 43,878,077.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,878,077.40/9,366.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,684.67

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