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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.90, 14,060.70 and 3,133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.90, 14,060.70 and 3,133.20 is: 4,700.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.90 : 14,060.70 = 3,133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.90/14,060.70 = 3,133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.90x = 14,060.70 × 3,133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.90x = 44,054,985.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,054,985.24/9,372.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.25

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