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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,386.16, 14,079.24 and 3,145.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,386.16, 14,079.24 and 3,145.02 is: 4,717.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,386.16 : 14,079.24 = 3,145.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,386.16/14,079.24 = 3,145.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,386.16x = 14,079.24 × 3,145.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,386.16x = 44,279,491.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,279,491.38/9,386.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,717.53

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