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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,315.41, 13,971.69 and 4,633.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,315.41, 13,971.69 and 4,633.88 is: 6,950.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,315.41 : 13,971.69 = 4,633.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,315.41/13,971.69 = 4,633.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,315.41x = 13,971.69 × 4,633.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,315.41x = 64,743,065.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,743,065.00/9,315.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,950.11

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