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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,313.08, 13,966.74 and 3,472.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,313.08, 13,966.74 and 3,472.44 is: 5,207.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,313.08 : 13,966.74 = 3,472.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,313.08/13,966.74 = 3,472.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,313.08x = 13,966.74 × 3,472.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,313.08x = 48,498,666.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,498,666.65/9,313.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,207.59

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