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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,320.34, 13,982.94 and 3,477

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,320.34, 13,982.94 and 3,477 is: 5,216.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,320.34 : 13,982.94 = 3,477 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,320.34/13,982.94 = 3,477/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,320.34x = 13,982.94 × 3,477
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,320.34x = 48,618,682.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,618,682.38/9,320.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,216.41

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