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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.08, 13,974.71 and 3,470.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.08, 13,974.71 and 3,470.72 is: 5,206.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.08 : 13,974.71 = 3,470.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.08/13,974.71 = 3,470.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.08x = 13,974.71 × 3,470.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.08x = 48,502,218.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,502,218.26/9,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,206.29

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