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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,370.58, 14,053.38 and 3,130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,370.58, 14,053.38 and 3,130.82 is: 4,695.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,370.58 : 14,053.38 = 3,130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,370.58/14,053.38 = 3,130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,370.58x = 14,053.38 × 3,130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,370.58x = 43,998,603.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,998,603.17/9,370.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,695.40

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