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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.95, 13,977.01 and 3,399.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.95, 13,977.01 and 3,399.08 is: 5,098.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.95 : 13,977.01 = 3,399.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.95/13,977.01 = 3,399.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.95x = 13,977.01 × 3,399.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.95x = 47,508,969.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,508,969.02/9,317.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,098.65

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