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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.72, 13,974.63 and 3,472.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.72, 13,974.63 and 3,472.88 is: 5,209.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.72 : 13,974.63 = 3,472.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.72/13,974.63 = 3,472.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.72x = 13,974.63 × 3,472.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.72x = 48,532,130.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,532,130.14/9,316.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,209.14

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