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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,311.49, 13,967.37 and 3,466.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,311.49, 13,967.37 and 3,466.89 is: 5,200.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,311.49 : 13,967.37 = 3,466.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,311.49/13,967.37 = 3,466.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,311.49x = 13,967.37 × 3,466.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,311.49x = 48,423,335.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,423,335.38/9,311.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.39

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