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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,312, 13,966.38 and 3,072.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,312, 13,966.38 and 3,072.08 is: 4,607.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,312 : 13,966.38 = 3,072.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,312/13,966.38 = 3,072.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,312x = 13,966.38 × 3,072.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,312x = 42,905,836.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,905,836.67/9,312
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,607.59

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