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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.29, 14,074.94 and 3,142.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.29, 14,074.94 and 3,142.15 is: 4,713.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.29 : 14,074.94 = 3,142.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.29/14,074.94 = 3,142.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.29x = 14,074.94 × 3,142.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.29x = 44,225,545.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,225,545.39/9,383.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,713.23

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