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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.96, 13,976.81 and 2,298.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.96, 13,976.81 and 2,298.05 is: 3,447.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.96 : 13,976.81 = 2,298.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.96/13,976.81 = 2,298.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.96x = 13,976.81 × 2,298.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.96x = 32,119,396.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,119,396.73/9,317.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,447.04

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