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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.06, 14,047.43 and 3,125.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.06, 14,047.43 and 3,125.93 is: 4,687.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.06 : 14,047.43 = 3,125.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.06/14,047.43 = 3,125.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.06x = 14,047.43 × 3,125.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.06x = 43,911,196.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,911,196.99/9,368.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.33

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