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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.36, 13,973.08 and 3,076.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.36, 13,973.08 and 3,076.21 is: 4,613.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.36 : 13,973.08 = 3,076.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.36/13,973.08 = 3,076.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.36x = 13,973.08 × 3,076.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.36x = 42,984,113.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,984,113.05/9,317.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.34

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