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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,374.94, 14,063.02 and 3,134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,374.94, 14,063.02 and 3,134.70 is: 4,702.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,374.94 : 14,063.02 = 3,134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,374.94/14,063.02 = 3,134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,374.94x = 14,063.02 × 3,134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,374.94x = 44,083,340.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,083,340.96/9,374.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.25

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