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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,389.07, 14,085.72 and 3,149.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,389.07, 14,085.72 and 3,149.42 is: 4,724.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,389.07 : 14,085.72 = 3,149.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,389.07/14,085.72 = 3,149.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,389.07x = 14,085.72 × 3,149.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,389.07x = 44,361,777.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,361,777.85/9,389.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,724.83

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