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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,382.86, 14,075.51 and 3,140.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,382.86, 14,075.51 and 3,140.19 is: 4,710.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,382.86 : 14,075.51 = 3,140.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,382.86/14,075.51 = 3,140.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,382.86x = 14,075.51 × 3,140.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,382.86x = 44,199,760.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,199,760.05/9,382.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.69

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