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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.54, 13,985.34 and 3,480.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.54, 13,985.34 and 3,480.06 is: 5,220.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.54 : 13,985.34 = 3,480.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.54/13,985.34 = 3,480.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.54x = 13,985.34 × 3,480.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.54x = 48,669,822.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,669,822.32/9,323.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,220.10

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