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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,387.57, 14,081.90 and 3,147.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,387.57, 14,081.90 and 3,147.33 is: 4,721.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,387.57 : 14,081.90 = 3,147.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,387.57/14,081.90 = 3,147.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,387.57x = 14,081.90 × 3,147.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,387.57x = 44,320,370.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,320,370.59/9,387.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,721.18

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