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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.48, 13,976.22 and 2,391.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.48, 13,976.22 and 2,391.98 is: 3,587.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.48 : 13,976.22 = 2,391.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.48/13,976.22 = 2,391.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.48x = 13,976.22 × 2,391.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.48x = 33,430,838.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,430,838.72/9,317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,587.97

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