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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,382.87, 14,069.53 and 3,140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,382.87, 14,069.53 and 3,140.64 is: 4,709.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,382.87 : 14,069.53 = 3,140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,382.87/14,069.53 = 3,140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,382.87x = 14,069.53 × 3,140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,382.87x = 44,187,332.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,187,332.63/9,382.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,709.36

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