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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.31, 13,976.95 and 4,638.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.31, 13,976.95 and 4,638.48 is: 6,958.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.31 : 13,976.95 = 4,638.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.31/13,976.95 = 4,638.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.31x = 13,976.95 × 4,638.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.31x = 64,831,779.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,831,779.84/9,317.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,958.21

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