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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.75, 14,058.66 and 3,133.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.75, 14,058.66 and 3,133.41 is: 4,699.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.75 : 14,058.66 = 3,133.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.75/14,058.66 = 3,133.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.75x = 14,058.66 × 3,133.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.75x = 44,051,545.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,051,545.83/9,372.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.96

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