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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,267.56, 13,901.34 and 3,115.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,267.56, 13,901.34 and 3,115.88 is: 4,673.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,267.56 : 13,901.34 = 3,115.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,267.56/13,901.34 = 3,115.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,267.56x = 13,901.34 × 3,115.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,267.56x = 43,314,907.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,314,907.28/9,267.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,673.82

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