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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,306.78, 13,960.80 and 3,150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,306.78, 13,960.80 and 3,150.78 is: 4,726.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,306.78 : 13,960.80 = 3,150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,306.78/13,960.80 = 3,150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,306.78x = 13,960.80 × 3,150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,306.78x = 43,987,409.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,987,409.42/9,306.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,726.38

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