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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.46, 13,976.06 and 2,297.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.46, 13,976.06 and 2,297.55 is: 3,446.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.46 : 13,976.06 = 2,297.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.46/13,976.06 = 2,297.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.46x = 13,976.06 × 2,297.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.46x = 32,110,685.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,110,685.17/9,317.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.29

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