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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317, 13,975.52 and 2,391.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317, 13,975.52 and 2,391.56 is: 3,587.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317 : 13,975.52 = 2,391.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317/13,975.52 = 2,391.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317x = 13,975.52 × 2,391.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317x = 33,423,294.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,423,294.61/9,317
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.35

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