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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.84, 13,981.53 and 3,473.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.84, 13,981.53 and 3,473.45 is: 5,212.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.84 : 13,981.53 = 3,473.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.84/13,981.53 = 3,473.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.84x = 13,981.53 × 3,473.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.84x = 48,564,145.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,564,145.38/9,316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,212.51

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