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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,240.71, 13,854.71 and 3,317.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,240.71, 13,854.71 and 3,317.47 is: 4,973.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,240.71 : 13,854.71 = 3,317.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,240.71/13,854.71 = 3,317.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,240.71x = 13,854.71 × 3,317.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,240.71x = 45,962,558.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,962,558.44/9,240.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,973.92

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