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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.67, 13,972.04 and 3,075.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.67, 13,972.04 and 3,075.52 is: 4,612.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.67 : 13,972.04 = 3,075.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.67/13,972.04 = 3,075.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.67x = 13,972.04 × 3,075.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.67x = 42,971,288.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,971,288.46/9,316.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,612.30

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