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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.43, 14,054.01 and 3,130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.43, 14,054.01 and 3,130.30 is: 4,693.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.43 : 14,054.01 = 3,130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.43/14,054.01 = 3,130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.43x = 14,054.01 × 3,130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.43x = 43,993,267.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,993,267.50/9,372.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,693.90

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