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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,317.97, 13,976.96 and 2,297.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,317.97, 13,976.96 and 2,297.97 is: 3,446.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,317.97 : 13,976.96 = 2,297.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,317.97/13,976.96 = 2,297.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,317.97x = 13,976.96 × 2,297.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,317.97x = 32,118,623.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,118,623.28/9,317.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,446.96

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