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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,386.50, 14,080.40 and 3,146.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,386.50, 14,080.40 and 3,146.26 is: 4,719.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,386.50 : 14,080.40 = 3,146.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,386.50/14,080.40 = 3,146.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,386.50x = 14,080.40 × 3,146.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,386.50x = 44,300,599.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,300,599.30/9,386.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,719.61

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