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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,322.59, 13,986.32 and 3,479.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,322.59, 13,986.32 and 3,479.25 is: 5,219.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,322.59 : 13,986.32 = 3,479.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,322.59/13,986.32 = 3,479.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,322.59x = 13,986.32 × 3,479.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,322.59x = 48,661,886.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,661,886.46/9,322.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,219.78

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