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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,286.31, 13,931.63 and 3,130.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,286.31, 13,931.63 and 3,130.31 is: 4,696.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,286.31 : 13,931.63 = 3,130.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,286.31/13,931.63 = 3,130.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,286.31x = 13,931.63 × 3,130.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,286.31x = 43,610,351.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,610,351.62/9,286.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,696.20

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