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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,381.91, 14,073.59 and 3,141.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,381.91, 14,073.59 and 3,141.94 is: 4,713.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,381.91 : 14,073.59 = 3,141.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,381.91/14,073.59 = 3,141.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,381.91x = 14,073.59 × 3,141.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,381.91x = 44,218,375.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,218,375.36/9,381.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,713.15

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