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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.26, 14,061.33 and 3,132.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.26, 14,061.33 and 3,132.12 is: 4,698.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.26 : 14,061.33 = 3,132.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.26/14,061.33 = 3,132.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.26x = 14,061.33 × 3,132.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.26x = 44,041,772.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,041,772.92/9,373.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.66

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