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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.37, 14,053.92 and 3,130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.37, 14,053.92 and 3,130.24 is: 4,693.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.37 : 14,053.92 = 3,130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.37/14,053.92 = 3,130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.37x = 14,053.92 × 3,130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.37x = 43,992,095.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,992,095.67/9,372.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,693.81

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