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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,372.97, 14,059.44 and 3,131.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,372.97, 14,059.44 and 3,131.56 is: 4,697.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,372.97 : 14,059.44 = 3,131.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,372.97/14,059.44 = 3,131.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,372.97x = 14,059.44 × 3,131.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,372.97x = 44,027,997.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,027,997.50/9,372.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.33

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