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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.33, 13,975.96 and 2,743.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.33, 13,975.96 and 2,743.51 is: 4,115.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.33 : 13,975.96 = 2,743.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.33/13,975.96 = 2,743.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.33x = 13,975.96 × 2,743.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.33x = 38,343,172.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,343,172.30/9,317.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,115.25

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