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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,377.88, 14,067.88 and 3,138.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,377.88, 14,067.88 and 3,138.72 is: 4,708.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,377.88 : 14,067.88 = 3,138.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,377.88/14,067.88 = 3,138.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,377.88x = 14,067.88 × 3,138.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,377.88x = 44,155,136.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,155,136.31/9,377.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.43

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