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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,311.64, 13,948.71 and 4,306.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,311.64, 13,948.71 and 4,306.96 is: 6,451.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,311.64 : 13,948.71 = 4,306.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,311.64/13,948.71 = 4,306.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,311.64x = 13,948.71 × 4,306.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,311.64x = 60,076,536.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,076,536.02/9,311.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,451.77

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