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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.24, 13,961.18 and 4,687.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.24, 13,961.18 and 4,687.72 is: 7,031.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.24 : 13,961.18 = 4,687.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.24/13,961.18 = 4,687.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.24x = 13,961.18 × 4,687.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.24x = 65,446,102.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,446,102.71/9,307.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,031.74

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