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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.15, 13,974.67 and 3,076.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.15, 13,974.67 and 3,076.02 is: 4,614.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.15 : 13,974.67 = 3,076.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.15/13,974.67 = 3,076.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.15x = 13,974.67 × 3,076.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.15x = 42,986,432.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,986,432.33/9,316.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,614.18

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