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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.55, 13,972.91 and 3,474.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.55, 13,972.91 and 3,474.27 is: 5,206.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.55 : 13,972.91 = 3,474.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.55/13,972.91 = 3,474.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.55x = 13,972.91 × 3,474.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.55x = 48,545,644.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,545,644.65/9,323.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,206.78

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