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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,375.57, 14,062.80 and 3,134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,375.57, 14,062.80 and 3,134.91 is: 4,702.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,375.57 : 14,062.80 = 3,134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,375.57/14,062.80 = 3,134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,375.57x = 14,062.80 × 3,134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,375.57x = 44,085,612.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,085,612.35/9,375.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.18

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