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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,383.32, 14,070.26 and 3,141.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,383.32, 14,070.26 and 3,141.16 is: 4,710.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,383.32 : 14,070.26 = 3,141.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,383.32/14,070.26 = 3,141.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,383.32x = 14,070.26 × 3,141.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,383.32x = 44,196,937.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,196,937.90/9,383.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,710.16

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