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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,394.79, 14,092.43 and 3,155.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,394.79, 14,092.43 and 3,155.03 is: 4,732.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,394.79 : 14,092.43 = 3,155.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,394.79/14,092.43 = 3,155.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,394.79x = 14,092.43 × 3,155.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,394.79x = 44,461,953.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,461,953.19/9,394.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,732.62

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