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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,368.70, 14,053.05 and 9,311.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,368.70, 14,053.05 and 9,311.10 is: 13,966.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,368.70 : 14,053.05 = 9,311.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,368.70/14,053.05 = 9,311.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,368.70x = 14,053.05 × 9,311.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,368.70x = 130,849,353.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,849,353.86/9,368.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,966.65

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