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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,311.28, 13,967.79 and 3,071.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,311.28, 13,967.79 and 3,071.34 is: 4,607.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,311.28 : 13,967.79 = 3,071.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,311.28/13,967.79 = 3,071.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,311.28x = 13,967.79 × 3,071.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,311.28x = 42,899,832.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,899,832.14/9,311.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.30

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