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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.32, 13,974.63 and 4,924.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.32, 13,974.63 and 4,924.70 is: 7,387.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.32 : 13,974.63 = 4,924.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.32/13,974.63 = 4,924.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.32x = 13,974.63 × 4,924.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.32x = 68,820,824.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,820,824.43/9,316.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,387.13

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