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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,311.58, 13,970.48 and 3,761.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,311.58, 13,970.48 and 3,761.91 is: 5,644.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,311.58 : 13,970.48 = 3,761.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,311.58/13,970.48 = 3,761.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,311.58x = 13,970.48 × 3,761.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,311.58x = 52,555,669.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,555,669.61/9,311.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,644.12

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