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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.42, 13,956.02 and 4,379.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.42, 13,956.02 and 4,379.66 is: 6,560.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.42 : 13,956.02 = 4,379.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.42/13,956.02 = 4,379.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.42x = 13,956.02 × 4,379.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.42x = 61,122,622.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,122,622.55/9,317.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,560.04

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