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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,314.20, 13,975.98 and 3,472.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,314.20, 13,975.98 and 3,472.12 is: 5,209.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,314.20 : 13,975.98 = 3,472.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,314.20/13,975.98 = 3,472.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,314.20x = 13,975.98 × 3,472.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,314.20x = 48,526,279.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,526,279.68/9,314.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,209.92

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