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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,382.40, 14,063.58 and 3,136.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,382.40, 14,063.58 and 3,136.70 is: 4,701.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,382.40 : 14,063.58 = 3,136.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,382.40/14,063.58 = 3,136.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,382.40x = 14,063.58 × 3,136.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,382.40x = 44,113,231.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,113,231.39/9,382.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,701.70

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