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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,373.48, 14,062.14 and 3,217

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,373.48, 14,062.14 and 3,217 is: 4,826.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,373.48 : 14,062.14 = 3,217 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,373.48/14,062.14 = 3,217/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,373.48x = 14,062.14 × 3,217
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,373.48x = 45,237,904.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,237,904.38/9,373.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,826.16

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