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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,374.90, 14,055.33 and 3,131.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,374.90, 14,055.33 and 3,131.29 is: 4,694.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374.90 : 14,055.33 = 3,131.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374.90/14,055.33 = 3,131.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374.90x = 14,055.33 × 3,131.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374.90x = 44,011,244.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,011,244.00/9,374.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,694.58

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