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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.22, 13,975.70 and 3,076.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.22, 13,975.70 and 3,076.88 is: 4,615.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.22 : 13,975.70 = 3,076.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.22/13,975.70 = 3,076.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.22x = 13,975.70 × 3,076.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.22x = 43,001,466.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,001,466.55/9,316.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.77

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