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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.60, 14,061.68 and 3,135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.60, 14,061.68 and 3,135.40 is: 4,701.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.60 : 14,061.68 = 3,135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.60/14,061.68 = 3,135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.60x = 14,061.68 × 3,135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.60x = 44,088,991.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,088,991.47/9,377.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.52

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