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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,273.04, 13,911.68 and 3,117.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,273.04, 13,911.68 and 3,117.04 is: 4,676.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,273.04 : 13,911.68 = 3,117.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,273.04/13,911.68 = 3,117.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,273.04x = 13,911.68 × 3,117.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,273.04x = 43,363,263.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,363,263.03/9,273.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,676.27

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