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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,386.49, 14,079.45 and 3,061.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,386.49, 14,079.45 and 3,061.35 is: 4,591.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,386.49 : 14,079.45 = 3,061.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,386.49/14,079.45 = 3,061.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,386.49x = 14,079.45 × 3,061.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,386.49x = 43,102,124.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,102,124.26/9,386.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,591.93

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