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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.47, 13,986.14 and 3,479.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.47, 13,986.14 and 3,479.13 is: 5,219.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.47 : 13,986.14 = 3,479.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.47/13,986.14 = 3,479.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.47x = 13,986.14 × 3,479.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.47x = 48,659,599.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,659,599.26/9,322.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,219.60

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