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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,312.41, 13,965.65 and 3,071.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,312.41, 13,965.65 and 3,071.26 is: 4,605.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,312.41 : 13,965.65 = 3,071.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,312.41/13,965.65 = 3,071.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,312.41x = 13,965.65 × 3,071.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,312.41x = 42,892,155.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,892,155.84/9,312.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,605.91

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