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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,318.84, 13,969.14 and 3,472.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,318.84, 13,969.14 and 3,472.26 is: 5,204.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,318.84 : 13,969.14 = 3,472.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,318.84/13,969.14 = 3,472.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,318.84x = 13,969.14 × 3,472.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,318.84x = 48,504,486.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,504,486.06/9,318.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,204.99

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