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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.70, 13,961.55 and 5,371.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.70, 13,961.55 and 5,371.10 is: 8,056.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.70 : 13,961.55 = 5,371.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.70/13,961.55 = 5,371.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.70x = 13,961.55 × 5,371.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.70x = 74,988,881.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,988,881.21/9,307.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,056.65

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