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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,314.37, 13,978.85 and 3,471.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,314.37, 13,978.85 and 3,471.30 is: 5,209.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,314.37 : 13,978.85 = 3,471.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,314.37/13,978.85 = 3,471.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,314.37x = 13,978.85 × 3,471.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,314.37x = 48,524,764.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,524,764.65/9,314.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,209.67

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