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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,304.41, 13,949.93 and 4,371.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,304.41, 13,949.93 and 4,371.31 is: 6,553.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,304.41 : 13,949.93 = 4,371.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,304.41/13,949.93 = 4,371.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,304.41x = 13,949.93 × 4,371.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,304.41x = 60,979,444.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,979,444.56/9,304.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,553.82

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