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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,314.31, 13,971.41 and 3,767.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,314.31, 13,971.41 and 3,767.58 is: 5,651.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,314.31 : 13,971.41 = 3,767.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,314.31/13,971.41 = 3,767.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,314.31x = 13,971.41 × 3,767.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,314.31x = 52,638,404.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,638,404.89/9,314.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,651.35

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