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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.34, 14,067.36 and 3,135.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.34, 14,067.36 and 3,135.49 is: 4,703.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.34 : 14,067.36 = 3,135.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.34/14,067.36 = 3,135.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.34x = 14,067.36 × 3,135.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.34x = 44,108,031.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,108,031.44/9,377.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,703.68

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