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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,307.46, 13,958.48 and 3,462.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,307.46, 13,958.48 and 3,462.68 is: 5,193.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,307.46 : 13,958.48 = 3,462.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,307.46/13,958.48 = 3,462.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,307.46x = 13,958.48 × 3,462.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,307.46x = 48,333,749.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,333,749.53/9,307.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,193.01

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