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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.72, 13,976.13 and 3,473.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.72, 13,976.13 and 3,473.88 is: 5,210.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.72 : 13,976.13 = 3,473.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.72/13,976.13 = 3,473.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.72x = 13,976.13 × 3,473.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.72x = 48,551,398.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,551,398.48/9,317.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,210.65

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