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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,314.21, 13,977.59 and 3,470.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,314.21, 13,977.59 and 3,470.82 is: 5,208.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,314.21 : 13,977.59 = 3,470.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,314.21/13,977.59 = 3,470.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,314.21x = 13,977.59 × 3,470.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,314.21x = 48,513,681.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,513,681.57/9,314.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,208.57

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