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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.30, 14,066.20 and 3,136.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.30, 14,066.20 and 3,136.15 is: 4,704.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.30 : 14,066.20 = 3,136.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.30/14,066.20 = 3,136.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.30x = 14,066.20 × 3,136.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.30x = 44,113,713.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,113,713.13/9,377.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,704.31

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