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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,313.96, 13,970.30 and 3,467.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,313.96, 13,970.30 and 3,467.88 is: 5,201.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,313.96 : 13,970.30 = 3,467.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,313.96/13,970.30 = 3,467.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,313.96x = 13,970.30 × 3,467.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,313.96x = 48,447,323.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,447,323.96/9,313.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,201.58

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