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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,314.33, 13,971.51 and 3,074.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,314.33, 13,971.51 and 3,074.69 is: 4,612.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,314.33 : 13,971.51 = 3,074.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,314.33/13,971.51 = 3,074.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,314.33x = 13,971.51 × 3,074.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,314.33x = 42,958,062.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,958,062.08/9,314.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.04

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