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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.32, 14,055.26 and 3,131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.32, 14,055.26 and 3,131.16 is: 4,695.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.32 : 14,055.26 = 3,131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.32/14,055.26 = 3,131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.32x = 14,055.26 × 3,131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.32x = 44,009,267.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,009,267.90/9,373.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,695.16

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