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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,389.16, 14,083.74 and 3,148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,389.16, 14,083.74 and 3,148.68 is: 4,723.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,389.16 : 14,083.74 = 3,148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,389.16/14,083.74 = 3,148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,389.16x = 14,083.74 × 3,148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,389.16x = 44,345,190.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,345,190.46/9,389.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,723.02

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