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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.68, 13,963.02 and 3,065.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.68, 13,963.02 and 3,065.88 is: 4,599.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.68 : 13,963.02 = 3,065.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.68/13,963.02 = 3,065.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.68x = 13,963.02 × 3,065.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.68x = 42,808,943.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,808,943.76/9,307.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,599.31

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