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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,311.71, 13,967.75 and 3,467.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,311.71, 13,967.75 and 3,467.14 is: 5,200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,311.71 : 13,967.75 = 3,467.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,311.71/13,967.75 = 3,467.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,311.71x = 13,967.75 × 3,467.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,311.71x = 48,428,144.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,428,144.74/9,311.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,200.78

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