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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.23, 14,055.80 and 3,129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.23, 14,055.80 and 3,129.99 is: 4,695.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.23 : 14,055.80 = 3,129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.23/14,055.80 = 3,129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.23x = 14,055.80 × 3,129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.23x = 43,994,513.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,994,513.44/9,370.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,695.14

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