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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,311.48, 13,967.23 and 2,737.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,311.48, 13,967.23 and 2,737.68 is: 4,106.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,311.48 : 13,967.23 = 2,737.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,311.48/13,967.23 = 2,737.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,311.48x = 13,967.23 × 2,737.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,311.48x = 38,237,806.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,237,806.23/9,311.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,106.52

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