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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,380.02, 14,065.22 and 3,137.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,380.02, 14,065.22 and 3,137.80 is: 4,705.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,380.02 : 14,065.22 = 3,137.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,380.02/14,065.22 = 3,137.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,380.02x = 14,065.22 × 3,137.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,380.02x = 44,133,847.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,133,847.32/9,380.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,705.09

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