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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,311.72, 13,964.58 and 3,070.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,311.72, 13,964.58 and 3,070.55 is: 4,604.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,311.72 : 13,964.58 = 3,070.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,311.72/13,964.58 = 3,070.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,311.72x = 13,964.58 × 3,070.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,311.72x = 42,878,976.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,878,976.03/9,311.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,604.84

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