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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,389.84, 14,079.60 and 3,146.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,389.84, 14,079.60 and 3,146.57 is: 4,718.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,389.84 : 14,079.60 = 3,146.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,389.84/14,079.60 = 3,146.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,389.84x = 14,079.60 × 3,146.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,389.84x = 44,302,446.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,302,446.97/9,389.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,718.13

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