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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,390.42, 14,087.79 and 3,151.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,390.42, 14,087.79 and 3,151.26 is: 4,727.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,390.42 : 14,087.79 = 3,151.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,390.42/14,087.79 = 3,151.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,390.42x = 14,087.79 × 3,151.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,390.42x = 44,394,289.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,394,289.12/9,390.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.61

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