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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.48, 13,973.64 and 3,472.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.48, 13,973.64 and 3,472.44 is: 5,208.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.48 : 13,973.64 = 3,472.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.48/13,973.64 = 3,472.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.48x = 13,973.64 × 3,472.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.48x = 48,522,626.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,522,626.48/9,316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,208.26

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