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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.30, 13,971.48 and 3,075.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.30, 13,971.48 and 3,075.15 is: 4,611.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.30 : 13,971.48 = 3,075.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.30/13,971.48 = 3,075.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.30x = 13,971.48 × 3,075.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.30x = 42,964,396.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,964,396.72/9,316.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,611.74

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