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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.26, 13,971.79 and 4,933.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.26, 13,971.79 and 4,933.69 is: 7,398.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.26 : 13,971.79 = 4,933.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.26/13,971.79 = 4,933.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.26x = 13,971.79 × 4,933.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.26x = 68,932,530.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,932,530.43/9,317.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,398.37

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