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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.96, 14,061.24 and 3,134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.96, 14,061.24 and 3,134.94 is: 4,703.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.96 : 14,061.24 = 3,134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.96/14,061.24 = 3,134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.96x = 14,061.24 × 3,134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.96x = 44,081,143.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,081,143.73/9,372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,703.01

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