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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,387.66, 14,084.61 and 3,150.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,387.66, 14,084.61 and 3,150.63 is: 4,726.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,387.66 : 14,084.61 = 3,150.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,387.66/14,084.61 = 3,150.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,387.66x = 14,084.61 × 3,150.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,387.66x = 44,375,394.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,375,394.80/9,387.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,726.99

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