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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.31, 13,975.68 and 2,743.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.31, 13,975.68 and 2,743.62 is: 4,115.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.31 : 13,975.68 = 2,743.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.31/13,975.68 = 2,743.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.31x = 13,975.68 × 2,743.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.31x = 38,343,955.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,343,955.16/9,317.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,115.35

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