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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,319.29, 13,975.98 and 3,078.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,319.29, 13,975.98 and 3,078.15 is: 4,616.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,319.29 : 13,975.98 = 3,078.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,319.29/13,975.98 = 3,078.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,319.29x = 13,975.98 × 3,078.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,319.29x = 43,020,162.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,020,162.84/9,319.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,616.25

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