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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.57, 14,061.15 and 3,133.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.57, 14,061.15 and 3,133.23 is: 4,700.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.57 : 14,061.15 = 3,133.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.57/14,061.15 = 3,133.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.57x = 14,061.15 × 3,133.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.57x = 44,056,817.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,056,817.01/9,372.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.61

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