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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,379.68, 14,069.44 and 3,137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,379.68, 14,069.44 and 3,137.28 is: 4,705.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,379.68 : 14,069.44 = 3,137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,379.68/14,069.44 = 3,137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,379.68x = 14,069.44 × 3,137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,379.68x = 44,139,772.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,139,772.72/9,379.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.89

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