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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,314.07, 13,970.96 and 3,074.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,314.07, 13,970.96 and 3,074.49 is: 4,611.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,314.07 : 13,970.96 = 3,074.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,314.07/13,970.96 = 3,074.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,314.07x = 13,970.96 × 3,074.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,314.07x = 42,953,561.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,953,561.44/9,314.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.69

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