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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,379.53, 14,067.81 and 3,139.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,379.53, 14,067.81 and 3,139.49 is: 4,708.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,379.53 : 14,067.81 = 3,139.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,379.53/14,067.81 = 3,139.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,379.53x = 14,067.81 × 3,139.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,379.53x = 44,165,748.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,165,748.82/9,379.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,708.74

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