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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,371.31, 14,056.97 and 3,130.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,371.31, 14,056.97 and 3,130.17 is: 4,695.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,371.31 : 14,056.97 = 3,130.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,371.31/14,056.97 = 3,130.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,371.31x = 14,056.97 × 3,130.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,371.31x = 44,000,690.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,000,690.13/9,371.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,695.26

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