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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.92, 14,060.16 and 3,133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.92, 14,060.16 and 3,133.68 is: 4,700.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.92 : 14,060.16 = 3,133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.92/14,060.16 = 3,133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.92x = 14,060.16 × 3,133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.92x = 44,060,042.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,060,042.19/9,373.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,700.28

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