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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.25, 14,075.52 and 3,143.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.25, 14,075.52 and 3,143.01 is: 4,714.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.25 : 14,075.52 = 3,143.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.25/14,075.52 = 3,143.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.25x = 14,075.52 × 3,143.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.25x = 44,239,500.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,239,500.12/9,383.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.73

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