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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.70, 14,053.64 and 3,129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.70, 14,053.64 and 3,129.27 is: 4,694.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.70 : 14,053.64 = 3,129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.70/14,053.64 = 3,129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.70x = 14,053.64 × 3,129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.70x = 43,977,618.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,977,618.40/9,368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,694.10

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