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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,374.46, 14,056.92 and 3,132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,374.46, 14,056.92 and 3,132.24 is: 4,696.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374.46 : 14,056.92 = 3,132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374.46/14,056.92 = 3,132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374.46x = 14,056.92 × 3,132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374.46x = 44,029,647.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,029,647.10/9,374.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,696.77

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