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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,438.42, 14,159.38 and 3,113.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,438.42, 14,159.38 and 3,113.68 is: 4,671.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,438.42 : 14,159.38 = 3,113.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,438.42/14,159.38 = 3,113.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,438.42x = 14,159.38 × 3,113.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,438.42x = 44,087,778.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,087,778.32/9,438.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,671.10

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