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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.53, 13,974.98 and 3,471.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.53, 13,974.98 and 3,471.98 is: 5,208.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.53 : 13,974.98 = 3,471.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.53/13,974.98 = 3,471.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.53x = 13,974.98 × 3,471.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.53x = 48,520,763.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,520,763.83/9,316.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,208.03

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