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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,341.31, 14,011.94 and 3,101.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,341.31, 14,011.94 and 3,101.80 is: 4,652.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,341.31 : 14,011.94 = 3,101.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,341.31/14,011.94 = 3,101.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,341.31x = 14,011.94 × 3,101.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,341.31x = 43,462,149.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,462,149.92/9,341.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,652.68

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