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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.38, 13,982.49 and 3,477.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.38, 13,982.49 and 3,477.42 is: 5,215.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.38 : 13,982.49 = 3,477.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.38/13,982.49 = 3,477.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.38x = 13,982.49 × 3,477.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.38x = 48,622,990.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,622,990.38/9,322.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,215.73

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