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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,310.98, 13,966.88 and 3,071.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,310.98, 13,966.88 and 3,071.53 is: 4,607.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,310.98 : 13,966.88 = 3,071.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,310.98/13,966.88 = 3,071.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,310.98x = 13,966.88 × 3,071.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,310.98x = 42,899,671.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,899,671.02/9,310.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.43

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