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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,314.37, 13,971.42 and 3,391.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,314.37, 13,971.42 and 3,391.25 is: 5,086.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,314.37 : 13,971.42 = 3,391.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,314.37/13,971.42 = 3,391.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,314.37x = 13,971.42 × 3,391.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,314.37x = 47,380,508.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,380,508.22/9,314.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,086.82

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