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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,308.73, 13,958.70 and 3,381.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,308.73, 13,958.70 and 3,381.44 is: 5,070.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,308.73 : 13,958.70 = 3,381.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,308.73/13,958.70 = 3,381.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,308.73x = 13,958.70 × 3,381.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,308.73x = 47,200,449.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,200,449.41/9,308.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,070.56

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