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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,316.99, 13,975.47 and 2,391.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,316.99, 13,975.47 and 2,391.49 is: 3,587.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,316.99 : 13,975.47 = 2,391.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,316.99/13,975.47 = 2,391.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,316.99x = 13,975.47 × 2,391.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,316.99x = 33,422,196.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,422,196.75/9,316.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.23

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