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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,313.52, 13,970.48 and 3,468.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,313.52, 13,970.48 and 3,468.96 is: 5,203.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,313.52 : 13,970.48 = 3,468.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,313.52/13,970.48 = 3,468.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,313.52x = 13,970.48 × 3,468.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,313.52x = 48,463,036.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,463,036.30/9,313.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,203.51

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