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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,380.25, 14,071.02 and 3,140.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,380.25, 14,071.02 and 3,140.01 is: 4,710.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,380.25 : 14,071.02 = 3,140.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,380.25/14,071.02 = 3,140.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,380.25x = 14,071.02 × 3,140.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,380.25x = 44,183,178.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,183,178.69/9,380.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.23

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