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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.32, 14,047.80 and 3,126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.32, 14,047.80 and 3,126.16 is: 4,687.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.32 : 14,047.80 = 3,126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.32/14,047.80 = 3,126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.32x = 14,047.80 × 3,126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.32x = 43,915,670.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,915,670.45/9,368.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.68

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