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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.08, 14,062.50 and 3,135.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.08, 14,062.50 and 3,135.48 is: 4,702.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.08 : 14,062.50 = 3,135.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.08/14,062.50 = 3,135.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.08x = 14,062.50 × 3,135.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.08x = 44,092,687.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,092,687.50/9,376.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,702.68

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