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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,386.66, 14,079.45 and 3,146.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,386.66, 14,079.45 and 3,146.42 is: 4,719.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,386.66 : 14,079.45 = 3,146.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,386.66/14,079.45 = 3,146.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,386.66x = 14,079.45 × 3,146.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,386.66x = 44,299,863.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,299,863.07/9,386.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,719.45

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