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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.58, 13,976.82 and 2,743.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.58, 13,976.82 and 2,743.83 is: 4,115.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.58 : 13,976.82 = 2,743.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.58/13,976.82 = 2,743.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.58x = 13,976.82 × 2,743.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.58x = 38,350,018.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,350,018.02/9,317.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,115.88

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