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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.81, 13,973.73 and 3,076.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.81, 13,973.73 and 3,076.65 is: 4,613.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.81 : 13,973.73 = 3,076.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.81/13,973.73 = 3,076.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.81x = 13,973.73 × 3,076.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.81x = 42,992,276.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,992,276.40/9,317.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,613.99

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