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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,114.44, 13,671.72 and 3,271.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,114.44, 13,671.72 and 3,271.10 is: 4,906.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,114.44 : 13,671.72 = 3,271.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,114.44/13,671.72 = 3,271.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,114.44x = 13,671.72 × 3,271.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,114.44x = 44,721,494.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,721,494.93/9,114.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,906.67

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