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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.40, 14,064.60 and 3,136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.40, 14,064.60 and 3,136.16 is: 4,704.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.40 : 14,064.60 = 3,136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.40/14,064.60 = 3,136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.40x = 14,064.60 × 3,136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.40x = 44,108,835.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,108,835.94/9,376.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.24

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