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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.08, 13,975.58 and 2,743.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.08, 13,975.58 and 2,743.26 is: 4,114.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.08 : 13,975.58 = 2,743.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.08/13,975.58 = 2,743.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.08x = 13,975.58 × 2,743.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.08x = 38,338,649.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,338,649.59/9,317.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,114.88

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