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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.44, 13,896.60 and 3,107.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.44, 13,896.60 and 3,107.12 is: 4,659.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.44 : 13,896.60 = 3,107.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.44/13,896.60 = 3,107.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.44x = 13,896.60 × 3,107.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.44x = 43,178,403.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,178,403.79/9,267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,659.15

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