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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,311.44, 13,967.15 and 2,737.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,311.44, 13,967.15 and 2,737.62 is: 4,106.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,311.44 : 13,967.15 = 2,737.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,311.44/13,967.15 = 2,737.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,311.44x = 13,967.15 × 2,737.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,311.44x = 38,236,735.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,236,735.49/9,311.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.43

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