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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.96, 13,975.30 and 2,297.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.96, 13,975.30 and 2,297.06 is: 3,445.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.96 : 13,975.30 = 2,297.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.96/13,975.30 = 2,297.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.96x = 13,975.30 × 2,297.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.96x = 32,102,102.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,102,102.62/9,316.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,445.56

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