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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.49, 14,057.76 and 3,131.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.49, 14,057.76 and 3,131.06 is: 4,697.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.49 : 14,057.76 = 3,131.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.49/14,057.76 = 3,131.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.49x = 14,057.76 × 3,131.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.49x = 44,015,619.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,015,619.74/9,370.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.26

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