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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 9,323.63, 13,984.99 and 3,479.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 9,323.63, 13,984.99 and 3,479.78 is: 5,219.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    9,323.63 : 13,984.99 = 3,479.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    9,323.63/13,984.99 = 3,479.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    9,323.63x = 13,984.99 × 3,479.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    9,323.63x = 48,664,688.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,664,688.50/9,323.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,219.50

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