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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,310.09, 13,967.20 and 3,072.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,310.09, 13,967.20 and 3,072.03 is: 4,608.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,310.09 : 13,967.20 = 3,072.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,310.09/13,967.20 = 3,072.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,310.09x = 13,967.20 × 3,072.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,310.09x = 42,907,657.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,907,657.42/9,310.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,608.73

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