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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,312.28, 13,968.59 and 4,047.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,312.28, 13,968.59 and 4,047.30 is: 6,071.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,312.28 : 13,968.59 = 4,047.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,312.28/13,968.59 = 4,047.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,312.28x = 13,968.59 × 4,047.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,312.28x = 56,535,054.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,535,054.07/9,312.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,071.02

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