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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.34, 14,081.85 and 3,148.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.34, 14,081.85 and 3,148.07 is: 4,720.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.34 : 14,081.85 = 3,148.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.34/14,081.85 = 3,148.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.34x = 14,081.85 × 3,148.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.34x = 44,330,649.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,330,649.53/9,391.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,720.38

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