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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,241.56, 13,862.95 and 3,317.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,241.56, 13,862.95 and 3,317.83 is: 4,976.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,241.56 : 13,862.95 = 3,317.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,241.56/13,862.95 = 3,317.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,241.56x = 13,862.95 × 3,317.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,241.56x = 45,994,868.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,994,868.45/9,241.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,976.96

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