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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.18, 13,975.40 and 3,161.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.18, 13,975.40 and 3,161.18 is: 4,741.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.18 : 13,975.40 = 3,161.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.18/13,975.40 = 3,161.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.18x = 13,975.40 × 3,161.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.18x = 44,178,754.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,178,754.97/9,317.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,741.64

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