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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.62, 13,973.56 and 2,743.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.62, 13,973.56 and 2,743.32 is: 4,114.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.62 : 13,973.56 = 2,743.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.62/13,973.56 = 2,743.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.62x = 13,973.56 × 2,743.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.62x = 38,333,928.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,333,928.99/9,316.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,114.57

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