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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.91, 13,975.36 and 2,297.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.91, 13,975.36 and 2,297.05 is: 3,445.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.91 : 13,975.36 = 2,297.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.91/13,975.36 = 2,297.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.91x = 13,975.36 × 2,297.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.91x = 32,102,060.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,102,060.01/9,316.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.57

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