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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,326.63, 13,989.94 and 3,170.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,326.63, 13,989.94 and 3,170.63 is: 4,755.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,326.63 : 13,989.94 = 3,170.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,326.63/13,989.94 = 3,170.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,326.63x = 13,989.94 × 3,170.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,326.63x = 44,356,845.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,356,845.59/9,326.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,755.94

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