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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,376.88, 14,066.38 and 3,137.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,376.88, 14,066.38 and 3,137.72 is: 4,706.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,376.88 : 14,066.38 = 3,137.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,376.88/14,066.38 = 3,137.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,376.88x = 14,066.38 × 3,137.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,376.88x = 44,136,361.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,136,361.85/9,376.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,706.93

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