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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.58, 13,971.99 and 3,475.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.58, 13,971.99 and 3,475.94 is: 5,212.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.58 : 13,971.99 = 3,475.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.58/13,971.99 = 3,475.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.58x = 13,971.99 × 3,475.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.58x = 48,565,798.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,565,798.92/9,316.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.84

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