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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.48, 13,974.72 and 2,390.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.48, 13,974.72 and 2,390.98 is: 3,586.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.48 : 13,974.72 = 2,390.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.48/13,974.72 = 2,390.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.48x = 13,974.72 × 2,390.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.48x = 33,413,276.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,413,276.03/9,316.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,586.47

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