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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,310.80, 13,961.79 and 3,383.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,310.80, 13,961.79 and 3,383.55 is: 5,073.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,310.80 : 13,961.79 = 3,383.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,310.80/13,961.79 = 3,383.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,310.80x = 13,961.79 × 3,383.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,310.80x = 47,240,414.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,240,414.55/9,310.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,073.72

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