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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,374.90, 14,063.70 and 3,135.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,374.90, 14,063.70 and 3,135.20 is: 4,703.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374.90 : 14,063.70 = 3,135.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374.90/14,063.70 = 3,135.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374.90x = 14,063.70 × 3,135.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374.90x = 44,092,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,092,512.24/9,374.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,703.25

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