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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,382.24, 14,073.62 and 3,141.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,382.24, 14,073.62 and 3,141.09 is: 4,711.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,382.24 : 14,073.62 = 3,141.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,382.24/14,073.62 = 3,141.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,382.24x = 14,073.62 × 3,141.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,382.24x = 44,206,491.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,206,491.34/9,382.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,711.72

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