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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.59, 14,060.10 and 3,134.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.59, 14,060.10 and 3,134.37 is: 4,699.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.59 : 14,060.10 = 3,134.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.59/14,060.10 = 3,134.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.59x = 14,060.10 × 3,134.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.59x = 44,069,555.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,069,555.64/9,376.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,699.96

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