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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.50, 13,978.95 and 3,161.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.50, 13,978.95 and 3,161.50 is: 4,743.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.50 : 13,978.95 = 3,161.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.50/13,978.95 = 3,161.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.50x = 13,978.95 × 3,161.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.50x = 44,194,450.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,194,450.43/9,317.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,743.17

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