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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,380.05, 14,070.82 and 3,140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,380.05, 14,070.82 and 3,140.10 is: 4,710.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,380.05 : 14,070.82 = 3,140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,380.05/14,070.82 = 3,140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,380.05x = 14,070.82 × 3,140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,380.05x = 44,183,711.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,183,711.53/9,380.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.39

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