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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.37, 13,983.35 and 3,474.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.37, 13,983.35 and 3,474.30 is: 5,214.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.37 : 13,983.35 = 3,474.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.37/13,983.35 = 3,474.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.37x = 13,983.35 × 3,474.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.37x = 48,582,335.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,582,335.53/9,317.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,214.17

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