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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,369.72, 14,049.99 and 3,127.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,369.72, 14,049.99 and 3,127.59 is: 4,689.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,369.72 : 14,049.99 = 3,127.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,369.72/14,049.99 = 3,127.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,369.72x = 14,049.99 × 3,127.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,369.72x = 43,942,608.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,942,608.22/9,369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,689.85

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