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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,305.52, 13,959.78 and 3,382.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,305.52, 13,959.78 and 3,382.94 is: 5,074.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,305.52 : 13,959.78 = 3,382.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,305.52/13,959.78 = 3,382.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,305.52x = 13,959.78 × 3,382.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,305.52x = 47,225,098.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,225,098.15/9,305.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,074.96

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