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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,392.34, 14,083.35 and 3,149.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,392.34, 14,083.35 and 3,149.07 is: 4,721.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,392.34 : 14,083.35 = 3,149.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,392.34/14,083.35 = 3,149.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,392.34x = 14,083.35 × 3,149.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,392.34x = 44,349,454.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,349,454.98/9,392.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,721.87

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