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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.08, 13,974.48 and 4,382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.08, 13,974.48 and 4,382.28 is: 6,573.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.08 : 13,974.48 = 4,382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.08/13,974.48 = 4,382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.08x = 13,974.48 × 4,382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.08x = 61,240,084.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,240,084.21/9,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,573.59

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