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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,380.78, 14,071.77 and 3,140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,380.78, 14,071.77 and 3,140.54 is: 4,711.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,380.78 : 14,071.77 = 3,140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,380.78/14,071.77 = 3,140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,380.78x = 14,071.77 × 3,140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,380.78x = 44,192,886.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,192,886.20/9,380.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,711.01

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