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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,311.54, 13,967.31 and 3,466.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,311.54, 13,967.31 and 3,466.79 is: 5,200.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,311.54 : 13,967.31 = 3,466.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,311.54/13,967.31 = 3,466.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,311.54x = 13,967.31 × 3,466.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,311.54x = 48,421,660.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,421,660.80/9,311.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.18

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