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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.49, 13,982.01 and 3,770.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.49, 13,982.01 and 3,770.88 is: 5,658.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.49 : 13,982.01 = 3,770.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.49/13,982.01 = 3,770.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.49x = 13,982.01 × 3,770.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.49x = 52,724,481.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,724,481.87/9,317.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,658.66

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