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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.72, 14,054.29 and 3,130.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.72, 14,054.29 and 3,130.48 is: 4,694.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.72 : 14,054.29 = 3,130.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.72/14,054.29 = 3,130.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.72x = 14,054.29 × 3,130.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.72x = 43,996,673.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,996,673.76/9,372.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,694.12

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