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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.98, 13,976.39 and 3,472.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.98, 13,976.39 and 3,472.23 is: 5,208.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.98 : 13,976.39 = 3,472.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.98/13,976.39 = 3,472.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.98x = 13,976.39 × 3,472.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.98x = 48,529,153.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,529,153.41/9,316.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,208.68

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