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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.34, 13,974.48 and 3,077.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.34, 13,974.48 and 3,077.46 is: 4,615.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.34 : 13,974.48 = 3,077.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.34/13,974.48 = 3,077.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.34x = 13,974.48 × 3,077.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.34x = 43,005,903.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,005,903.22/9,317.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,615.68

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