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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.76, 14,063.82 and 3,136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.76, 14,063.82 and 3,136.64 is: 4,704.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.76 : 14,063.82 = 3,136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.76/14,063.82 = 3,136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.76x = 14,063.82 × 3,136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.76x = 44,113,070.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,113,070.05/9,376.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.51

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