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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,313, 13,971.33 and 4,118.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,313, 13,971.33 and 4,118.88 is: 6,179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,313 : 13,971.33 = 4,118.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,313/13,971.33 = 4,118.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,313x = 13,971.33 × 4,118.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,313x = 57,546,231.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,546,231.71/9,313
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,179.13

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