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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.11, 14,056.21 and 3,131.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.11, 14,056.21 and 3,131.79 is: 4,697.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.11 : 14,056.21 = 3,131.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.11/14,056.21 = 3,131.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.11x = 14,056.21 × 3,131.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.11x = 44,021,097.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,021,097.92/9,371.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,697.53

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