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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.32, 14,059.76 and 3,134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.32, 14,059.76 and 3,134.16 is: 4,699.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.32 : 14,059.76 = 3,134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.32/14,059.76 = 3,134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.32x = 14,059.76 × 3,134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.32x = 44,065,537.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,065,537.40/9,376.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.66

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