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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.76, 14,042.48 and 3,127.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.76, 14,042.48 and 3,127.31 is: 4,687.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.76 : 14,042.48 = 3,127.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.76/14,042.48 = 3,127.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.76x = 14,042.48 × 3,127.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.76x = 43,915,102.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,915,102.28/9,368.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,687.40

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