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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.73, 14,050.87 and 3,129.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.73, 14,050.87 and 3,129.03 is: 4,690.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.73 : 14,050.87 = 3,129.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.73/14,050.87 = 3,129.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.73x = 14,050.87 × 3,129.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.73x = 43,965,585.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,965,585.93/9,373.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,690.30

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