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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,321.64, 13,982.46 and 3,398.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,321.64, 13,982.46 and 3,398.97 is: 5,098.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,321.64 : 13,982.46 = 3,398.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,321.64/13,982.46 = 3,398.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,321.64x = 13,982.46 × 3,398.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,321.64x = 47,525,962.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,525,962.07/9,321.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,098.46

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