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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.61, 13,983.69 and 3,399.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.61, 13,983.69 and 3,399.21 is: 5,102.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.61 : 13,983.69 = 3,399.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.61/13,983.69 = 3,399.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.61x = 13,983.69 × 3,399.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.61x = 47,533,498.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,533,498.88/9,316.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,102.02

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