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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.84, 14,059.99 and 3,133.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.84, 14,059.99 and 3,133.56 is: 4,698.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.84 : 14,059.99 = 3,133.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.84/14,059.99 = 3,133.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.84x = 14,059.99 × 3,133.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.84x = 44,057,822.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,057,822.26/9,376.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,698.58

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