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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,315.67, 13,970.55 and 3,074.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,315.67, 13,970.55 and 3,074.52 is: 4,610.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,315.67 : 13,970.55 = 3,074.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,315.67/13,970.55 = 3,074.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,315.67x = 13,970.55 × 3,074.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,315.67x = 42,952,754.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,952,754.94/9,315.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,610.81

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