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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,391.43, 14,085.72 and 3,150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,391.43, 14,085.72 and 3,150.38 is: 4,725.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,391.43 : 14,085.72 = 3,150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,391.43/14,085.72 = 3,150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,391.43x = 14,085.72 × 3,150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,391.43x = 44,375,370.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,375,370.57/9,391.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,725.09

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