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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.23, 13,970.98 and 3,469.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.23, 13,970.98 and 3,469.03 is: 5,201.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.23 : 13,970.98 = 3,469.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.23/13,970.98 = 3,469.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.23x = 13,970.98 × 3,469.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.23x = 48,465,718.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,465,718.16/9,317.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,201.73

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