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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.56, 14,060.16 and 3,134.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.56, 14,060.16 and 3,134.34 is: 4,699.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.56 : 14,060.16 = 3,134.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.56/14,060.16 = 3,134.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.56x = 14,060.16 × 3,134.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.56x = 44,069,321.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,069,321.89/9,376.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.95

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