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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.76, 13,978.01 and 3,231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.76, 13,978.01 and 3,231.44 is: 4,848.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.76 : 13,978.01 = 3,231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.76/13,978.01 = 3,231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.76x = 13,978.01 × 3,231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.76x = 45,169,014.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,169,014.59/9,316.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,848.15

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