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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,309.41, 13,966.55 and 3,070.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,309.41, 13,966.55 and 3,070.37 is: 4,606.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,309.41 : 13,966.55 = 3,070.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,309.41/13,966.55 = 3,070.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,309.41x = 13,966.55 × 3,070.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,309.41x = 42,882,476.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,882,476.12/9,309.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.36

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