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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.41, 14,061.78 and 3,134.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.41, 14,061.78 and 3,134.82 is: 4,701.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.41 : 14,061.78 = 3,134.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.41/14,061.78 = 3,134.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.41x = 14,061.78 × 3,134.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.41x = 44,081,149.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,081,149.18/9,376.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.28

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