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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.96, 13,976.60 and 2,298.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.96, 13,976.60 and 2,298.02 is: 3,446.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.96 : 13,976.60 = 2,298.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.96/13,976.60 = 2,298.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.96x = 13,976.60 × 2,298.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.96x = 32,118,506.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,118,506.33/9,317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.95

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