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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.26, 14,053.74 and 3,134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.26, 14,053.74 and 3,134.82 is: 4,698.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.26 : 14,053.74 = 3,134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.26/14,053.74 = 3,134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.26x = 14,053.74 × 3,134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.26x = 44,055,945.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,055,945.23/9,376.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.67

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