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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.04, 13,975.53 and 3,770.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.04, 13,975.53 and 3,770.34 is: 5,655.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.04 : 13,975.53 = 3,770.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.04/13,975.53 = 3,770.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.04x = 13,975.53 × 3,770.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.04x = 52,692,499.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,692,499.78/9,317.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,655.50

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