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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,319.94, 13,971.54 and 3,472.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,319.94, 13,971.54 and 3,472.58 is: 5,205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,319.94 : 13,971.54 = 3,472.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,319.94/13,971.54 = 3,472.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,319.94x = 13,971.54 × 3,472.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,319.94x = 48,517,290.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,517,290.37/9,319.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,205.75

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